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stark

/stɑːk/ adjective · British & US
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What does stark mean?

adjective

Having a sharp, clear, and unmodified quality; harsh and unrelenting. Used to describe something that is strikingly clear or obvious.

Example

"The stark contrast between the city and the countryside was striking."

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