Stark: meaning, definitions and examples
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stark
[ stɑːk ]
character description
Severe or bare in appearance or outline.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stark landscape of the desert was both beautiful and unforgiving.
- Her stark features gave her an air of mystery and intensity.
contrast
Complete or extreme; absolute.
Synonyms
absolute, complete, extreme, utter
Examples of usage
- The difference between their lifestyles was stark.
- His stark refusal to compromise surprised everyone.
fictional character
A noble family in the fictional universe of Game of Thrones.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Stark family played a central role in the series.
Translations
Translations of the word "stark" in other languages:
🇵🇹 forte
🇮🇳 मजबूत
🇩🇪 stark
🇮🇩 kuat
🇺🇦 сильний
🇵🇱 silny
🇯🇵 強い (つよい, tsuyoi)
🇫🇷 fort
🇪🇸 fuerte
🇹🇷 güçlü
🇰🇷 강한 (ganghan)
🇸🇦 قوي (qawiy)
🇨🇿 silný
🇸🇰 silný
🇨🇳 强壮 (qiángzhuàng)
🇸🇮 močan
🇮🇸 sterkur
🇰🇿 күшті
🇬🇪 ძლიერი (dzlieri)
🇦🇿 güclü
🇲🇽 fuerte
Word origin
The adjective 'stark' originated from Old English 'stearc' meaning 'stiff' or 'rigid'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include concepts of severity and extreme contrast. The proper noun 'Stark' gained popularity through the Game of Thrones series, where it represents a powerful and noble family. Today, 'stark' is commonly used to describe something uncompromising or striking in its simplicity.