Stark Definition & Meaning

stark
adverb
  1. completely; "stark mad"; "mouth stark open"
adjective
  1. devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment; "the blunt truth"; "the crude facts"; "facing the stark reality of the deadline"
  2. severely simple; "a stark interior"
  3. complete or extreme; "stark poverty"; "a stark contrast"
  4. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad"; "a thoroughgoing villain"; "utter nonsense"; "the unadulterated truth"
  5. providing no shelter or sustenance; "bare rocky hills"; "barren lands"; "the bleak treeless regions of the high Andes"; "the desolate surface of the moon"; "a stark landscape"

"Stark" in song lyrics

See how stark is used in real songs:

  • "wurde dann voll stark"
    D-Flame f/ Eissfeldt 65 — Sorry
  • "Came from the same thug parts and drug parts as Tony Stark"
    Lord Superb, Solomon Childs — Take Up Space
  • "and ladies is stark"
    Lil' 1/2 Dead f/ X-Con — Deadicated

Usage tips for "stark"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stark" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stark to find words that pair well.

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