stark

Describes something that is severe, bare, or sharply defined in appearance or contrast.

ruОписывает что-то суровое, лишённое украшений или резко очерченное по внешнему виду или контрасту.esDescribe algo severo, despojado de adornos o marcadamente definido en apariencia o contraste.frDécrit quelque chose de sévère, dépourvu d'ornements, ou nettement dessiné par son apparence ou son contraste.deBeschreibt etwas Schlichtes, Karges oder streng Erscheinendes, das ohne Ausschmückung, Kontrast oder klare, harte Linien auskommt.ptDescreve algo severo, despojado de adornos ou de contornos nítidos e contrastantes; também pode indicar nudez, vazio ou dureza extrema.zh形容某事物严酷、朴素无装饰，或轮廓、对比鲜明突出。arيصف شيئًا قاسيًا أو خاليًا من الزخرفة، أو واضحًا وحادًا في مظهره أو تباينه.

1. Bare or unadorned B2 formal

   Completely bare, without any decoration, disguise, or softening details.

   • The stark truth is that we have no money left.
   • The room was stark, with only a single chair and a bare lightbulb.
   • He gave a stark warning about the dangers of the drug.

   ruСуровыйesDesnudo o sin adornosfrdépouillédeSchmucklos, nacktptDespidozh朴素的arخَالٍ من الزينة

   Sinônimos: barebarrenbleaknakedplainseveresimplespartanunadorned

   Antônimos: adorneddecoratedfancyornate

2. Severely simple B2 formal

   Extremely simple and plain, often in a way that is harsh or severe.

   • The landscape was stark and rocky, with no trees in sight.
   • The interior of the church was stark and minimalist.
   • She preferred a stark, modern style of decoration.

   ruСурово простойesSeveramente simplefrDépouillé, austèredeSchlicht und strengptSeveramente simpleszh极其简朴arبسيط قاسٍ

   Sinônimos: austerebarebarrenbleakharshplainseverespartan

   Antônimos: decoratedelaboratefancyluxuriousornate

3. Complete or extreme B2 informal

   Used to emphasize that something is complete, total, or extreme.

   • That is stark madness!
   • The difference between the two candidates is stark.
   • He was in a state of stark terror.

   ruПолный или крайнийescompleto, total, absolutofrComplet ou extrêmedeVollständig oder extremptCompleto ou extremozh完全的，极端的arكامل أو مُطلَق

   Sinônimos: absolutearrantcompletedownrightout-and-outpuresheerthoroughtotalunqualifiedutter

   Antônimos: mildmoderateslight

4. Harsh or bleak C1 formal

   Providing no shelter, comfort, or sustenance; harsh and barren.

   • The prisoners were left in a stark, cold cell.
   • The stark desert offered no relief from the sun.
   • They faced the stark reality of homelessness.

   ruСуровыйesYermo, desolado, inhóspitofrÂpre, désolé, sans viedeKarg und trostlosptÁrido e desoladozh荒凉的arقاسٍ، مجدب

   Sinônimos: austerebarebarrenbleakdesolatedrearyforbiddinggrimharshsevere

   Antônimos: comfortablehospitablesheltered

• starker comparative form
• starkest superlative form

An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely,' often used for emphasis, especially in phrases like 'stark naked' or 'stark raving mad.' It can also mean 'in a stark manner,' indicating something that is severe, bare, or blunt.

ruНаречие, означающее «полностью» или «совершенно», часто используемое для усиления, особенно в таких фразах, как «stark naked» (совершенно голый) или «stark raving mad» (совершенно безумный). Также может означать «сурово, резко или прямо».esAdverbio que significa «completamente» o «totalmente», usado a menudo para enfatizar, especialmente en frases como «stark naked» (completamente desnudo) o «stark raving mad» (completamente loco). También puede significar «severamente, bruscamente o directamente».frAdverbe signifiant « complètement » ou « tout à fait », souvent utilisé pour renforcer, notamment dans des expressions comme « stark naked » (complètement nu) ou « stark raving mad » (complètement fou). Peut aussi signifier « durement, nettement ou brutalement ».deAdverb, das „vollständig“ oder „völlig“ bedeutet und oft verstärkend verwendet wird, besonders in Wendungen wie „stark naked“ (völlig nackt) oder „stark raving mad“ (völlig verrückt). Es kann auch „hart, schroff oder geradeheraus“ bedeuten.ptAdvérbio que significa "completamente" ou "totalmente", usado para intensificar, especialmente em expressões como "stark naked" (completamente nu) ou "stark raving mad" (completamente louco). Também pode significar "severamente, bruscamente ou de forma direta".zh副词，表示“完全”或“彻底”，常用于加强语气，如“stark naked”（一丝不挂）、“stark raving mad”（完全疯了）。也可表示“严酷地、生硬地或直截了当地”。arظرف يعني «تمامًا» أو «كليًا»، ويُستخدم للتوكيد، خاصة في عبارات مثل «stark naked» (عارٍ تمامًا) أو «stark raving mad» (مجنون تمامًا). وقد يعني أيضًا «بقسوة أو حدة أو بشكل مباشر».

1. Completely or entirely B2 formal

   Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often in a negative or extreme context.

   • The two proposals are starkly different from each other.
   • She was stark naked when the doorbell rang.
   • The contrast between the rich and poor is starkly visible.

   ruПолностьюescompletamente, totalmentefrcomplètement, entièrement (avec insistance)deVölligptCompletamentezh完全arتمامًا

   Sinônimos: absolutelycompletelydownrightentirelytotallyutterlywholly

• starker comparative form
• starkest superlative form