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- [stahrk]
- /stɑrk/
- /ˈstɑː.kli/
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- [stahrk]
- /stɑrk/
Definitions of starkly word
- adjective starkly sheer, utter, downright, or complete: stark madness. 1
- adjective starkly harsh, grim, or desolate, as a view, place, etc.: a stark landscape. 1
- adjective starkly extremely simple or severe: a stark interior. 1
- adjective starkly bluntly or sternly plain; not softened or glamorized: the stark reality of the schedule's deadline. 1
- adjective starkly stiff or rigid in substance, muscles, etc. 1
- adjective starkly rigid in death. 1
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Origin of starkly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English stearc stiff, firm; cognate with German stark strong; akin to Old Norse sterkr strong; akin to starch, stare; (adv.) Middle English sterke, derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Starkly
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starkly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
starkly usage trend in Literature
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adverb starkly
- ascetically — a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
- austerely — severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding: an austere teacher.
- glaringly — shining with or reflecting a harshly bright or brilliant light.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- nakedly — In a naked manner; without concealing anything; blatantly or openly.
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