stark
adjective
sheer, utter, downright, or complete.
starkness
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a word derived from
stark.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, a level set in a council estate leans into the concrete starkness of the area's looming grey buildings.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Sanchez spoke with Vivas, who described "with complete clarity and starkness the seriousness of the situation", Ceuta's regional government said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
But its visual starkness and reliance on uncomfortable closeups lend it further dimension.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
When I first arrived at Reset, I was taken aback by the starkness of the space, but it didn’t take long for the hotel’s minimalism and clean lines to grow on me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
Alongside the clutter there is a starkness about the place that appeals to him: the floors are bare, the woodwork stripped, many of the windows without curtains to highlight their generous proportions.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
