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Starkly Definition & Meaning

starkly
adverb
  1. in a stark manner; "He was starkly unable to achieve coherence"
  2. in sharp outline or contrast; "the black walls rose starkly from the snow"
  3. in a blunt manner; "in starkly realistic terms"

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Frequently asked questions

What does starkly mean?
in a stark manner; "He was starkly unable to achieve coherence" in sharp outline or contrast; "the black walls rose starkly from the snow" in a blunt manner; "in starkly realistic terms"
What part of speech is starkly?
Starkly is an adverb.
How many definitions does starkly have?
Starkly has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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