starkly

• Adverbio que significa «de manera marcada, severa o sin adornos» — se usa para describir algo claramente delineado, duro, directo o en total contraste. A menudo subraya una cualidad clara, cruda o sin embellecer en la apariencia, la expresión o la situación.

An adverb meaning "in a stark manner" — used to describe something that is sharply defined, severe, blunt, or completely contrasting. It often emphasizes a clear, harsh, or unadorned quality in appearance, statement, or situation.

1. In a harsh or severe mannerB2formal

   In a way that is very clear, severe, or unpleasantly obvious.

   de manera dura o severa

   • The two candidates' views are starkly different.
   • The landscape was starkly beautiful in its barrenness.
   • The report starkly highlights the failures of the system.

   Sinónimosbleaklybluntlygrimlyharshlyplainlyseverelysharply

   Antónimosgentlykindlymildlysubtly

2. Completely or absolutelyC1formal

   Used to emphasize the extreme nature of something.

   por completo, absolutamente

   • The room was starkly empty, with no furniture at all.
   • Her words were starkly honest, leaving no room for doubt.
   • The contrast between rich and poor is starkly visible in the city.

   Sinónimosabsolutelycompletelyentirelytotallyutterlywholly