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Great, or greater than normal, in intensity
Comparative for absolute or complete in degree
“Christian now looked torn between amusement and stark terror.”
Comparative for marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
“Half a dozen cheap cots lined a stark room that was unlike the opulence of the rest of the living quarters.”
Comparative for having a somber appearance
“The high winds scour the snow from the peaks and trees, leaving behind a stark landscape that's more harsh than beautiful.”
Comparative for unsuitable for, or inconducive to, growing crops or vegetation
“It allows those living in a desert environment adjacent to a mountain watershed to create a large oasis in an otherwise stark environment.”
Comparative for empty or not occupied
“A panel in the wall in front of me slides to the left, revealing an empty, stark white chamber.”
Comparative for having a harsh or menacing demeanor or nature
“The angry stark expression on that usually impassive face brooked no argument.”
Comparative for plain, unembellished and straight to the point, often uncomfortably so
“The stark truth is that we are paying more now than we ever were.”
Comparative for obvious, or clearly seen or understood
“It's a stark reminder that breakthroughs in the business world are usually achieved through incremental advances.”
Comparative for sharply or clearly defined or delineated
“Huge swathes of the Black Forest died, leaving the stark outlines of leafless conifers in place of the formerly rich vegetation.”
Comparative for physically strong or muscular
Comparative for severe and difficult to cope with
Comparative for intense and starkly realistic
Comparative for critical or uncomplimentary in nature
Comparative for having a natural crudeness or roughness
(of a plant or an area of land) Comparative for not covered by the usual leaves, bark, or vegetation
(of trees or vegetation) Comparative for without leaves or foliage
Comparative for lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
Comparative for in harsh or grievous circumstances
Comparative for thin, with no excess fat
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