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stark

 

[ stɑːk ]

Adjective / Proper noun
Context #1 | Adjective

character description

Severe or bare in appearance or outline.

Synonyms

austere, bare, harsh, severe

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Proper noun

fictional character

A noble family in the fictional universe of Game of Thrones.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,578, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.