Looking for the meaning of the word STARK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STARK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Stark
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English stearc ‘unyielding, severe’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sterk and German stark ‘strong’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
stɑːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
severe or bare in appearance or outline
Short Definition:severe or bare in appearance or outline
Examples:- the ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky
Definition:
complete; sheer
Short Definition:complete
Examples:- he came running back in stark terror
Definition:
stiff, rigid, or incapable of movement
Short Definition:stiff, rigid, or incapable of movement
Examples:- a human body lying stiff and stark by the stream
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