Stark — synonyms, definition

1. stark (a)

absolute alone austere bald bare barren clear decided definite desert deserted desolate distinct downright drear dreary firm forsaken forthright gaunt • • •

2. stark (Adjective)

arrant bleak blunt brute complete consummate crude double-dyed everlasting gross perfect pure severe sodding staring stern thoroughgoing

stark (Adjective) — Devoid of any qualifications, disguise or adornment. ex. "facing the stark reality of the deadline"

stark (Adjective) — Very plain, appearing grim and minimally functional. ex. "a stark interior"

stark (Adjective) — Complete or extreme. ex. "stark poverty" ex. "a stark contrast"

stark (Adjective) — Without qualification; used informally as an (often pejorative) intensifier. ex. "stark staring mad"

stark (Adjective) — Providing no shelter or sustenance. ex. "a stark landscape"

3. stark (Adverb)

stark (Adverb) — Completely. ex. "stark mad" ex. "mouth stark open"