| query | If two things are in s____ contrast to one another, they are very different from each other in a way that is very obvious .If two things are in stark contrast to one another, they are very different from each other in a way that is very obvious . ...secret cooperation between London and Washington that was in stark contrast to official policy. Angus's child-like paintings contrast starkly with his adult subject matter in these portraits. The outlook now is starkly different. |
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| word | stark |
| full-definition | adjective Stark choices or statements are harsh and unpleasant . U.K. companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive. The conviction should send out a stark warning to other motorists. That issue is presented starkly and brutally. The point is a starkly simple one. If two things are in stark contrast to one another, they are very different from each other in a way that is very obvious . ...secret cooperation between London and Washington that was in stark contrast to official policy. Angus's child-like paintings contrast starkly with his adult subject matter in these portraits. The outlook now is starkly different. Something that is stark is very plain in appearance . ...the stark white, characterless fireplace in the drawing room. The desert was luminous, starkly beautiful. The room was starkly furnished. |
| inflections | starkerstarkeststarklystarklystarkly |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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