stark
adjective
sheer, utter, downright, or complete.
starkness
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a word derived from
stark.
Example Sentences
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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
He said thousands of people had gathered in Lurgan weeks ago to celebrate St Patrick's Day, and that the "starkness of this event" casts a shadow on the town.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
But its visual starkness and reliance on uncomfortable closeups lend it further dimension.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
The starkness of the white snow against his bright costume looks like a blank page asking: Who should Superman be today?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025
Even though they were out of the wind, the room did not feel much warmer, and Pinmei was surprised by its starkness.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
