Does Stark mean harsh?

harsh, grim, or desolate, as a view, place, etc.: a stark landscape. extremely simple or severe: a stark interior. bluntly or sternly plain; not softened or glamorized: the stark reality of the schedule's deadline.
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What does it mean by Stark?

Definition of stark

(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : rigid in or as if in death. b : rigidly conforming (as to a pattern or doctrine) : absolute stark discipline. 2 archaic : strong, robust. 3 : utter, sheer stark nonsense.
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What type of word is stark?

Word Type. Stark can be an adjective, an adverb or a verb.
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What is the synonym of Stark?

sheer, utter, complete, absolute, total, pure, perfect, positive, downright, out-and-out, outright. thorough, thoroughgoing, through and through, consummate, surpassing, veritable, rank, unequivocal, undeniable, unqualified, unmitigated, unalloyed, unadulterated, unmixed.
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What does the word Downey mean?

1 : resembling a bird's down. 2 : covered with down. 3 : made of down. 4 : soft, soothing.
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How do you spell Downey?

a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.
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How do you pronounce Downey?

  1. Phonetic spelling of Downey. d-OW-n-ee. downey. ...
  2. Meanings for Downey. An American actor who has gained immense recognition for the movie "Iron Man".
  3. Examples of in a sentence. Mark Burnett & Roma Downey Producing Guardian Angels Drama For NBC. ...
  4. Translations of Downey. Russian : Дауни
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How do you use the word Stark?

Stark in a Sentence ?
  1. With only a small red dot on a white canvas, the painting looked quite stark.
  2. The house's living room was stark and held only one couch.
  3. When I looked at the depressed artist's painting, I was saddened by his stark depiction of the widower's home.
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What does stark reality mean?

bluntly or sternly plain; not softened or glamorized: the stark reality of the schedule's deadline.
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What does stark choice mean?

adjective. Stark choices or statements are harsh and unpleasant. Companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive. starkly adverb.
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Is Starks a word?

1. sheer, utter, downright, or complete: stark madness. 2. harsh, grim, or desolate, as a view or place.
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What is stark language?

Starcommon, officially known as Starways Common Speech, and more colloquially known as Stark, was the universal language of the Hundred Worlds and various non-member colonies.
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What does stark contrast mean?

Definition of in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to

: very different from (something else) His comments were in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to his earlier statements.
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Which is the closest antonym for the word Stark?

  • plain,
  • simple,
  • unadorned,
  • undecorated,
  • unelaborate,
  • unfancy.
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What is a synonym for snarky?

synonyms for snarky
  • cynical.
  • snide.
  • irascible.
  • irreverent.
  • sarcastic.
  • spiteful.
  • testy.
  • abrasive.
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Is it starker or more stark?

You can also use more stark and most stark. The author paints a stark picture of life in a prison camp.
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What is a stark look?

used for describing a building or scene that is very clear and plain to look at, often in a slightly unpleasant or frightening way. She disliked the stark brick walls and the steel window frames. The hill formed a stark silhouette against the sky. Synonyms and related words.
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What is stark reminder?

Something that serves as a reminder of another thing makes you think about the other thing. [...] [written]
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What is the meaning of stark terror?

"Stark Terror" refers to the extreme fear and anxiety that the narrator was experiencing as he was drowning . the word is taken from the story ,Deep Water.
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What does stark beauty mean?

It can also mean "severe, stern, or austere," like the stark beauty of the rocky cliffs in the west of Ireland. Stark can also be used to mean "totally." If you are called stark, raving mad, there's no question about it: you are acting completely crazy. Definitions of stark. adjective.
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Which among the following is similar in meaning to the word stark as used in the given passage?

Stark and Clear are similar in meaning and Opaque is opposite in meaning to these words.
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Has been seized meaning?

adjective. taken hold, possession, or control of, as by force or legal authority; confiscated, captured, or appropriated:Police say the seized property includes knives, computer equipment, a balaclava, and military clothing.
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Is Downey a scrabble word?

Yes, downy is in the scrabble dictionary.
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What is the opposite of Downy?

Opposite of covered in soft hairs or feathers. rough. coarse. harsh. scratchy.
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