What does starkness mean?
Starkness means (uncountable) The state or quality of being stark..
Starkness
/ˈstɑːknəs/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of being stark..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being stark.
- (countable) The result or product of being stark.
Example Sentences
In the morning the framed photograph of the two of them, hanging on the sitting-room wall, was gone. The patch of wall where it had been hanging a hurtful rectangle of dusty starkness.
The power of the stories overrides everything else. The quiet starkness of the telling: […]
The starkness of the studies correlates with the rising number of people – especially Democrats – who see climate change as not just an issue but the issue of our times.
Synonyms for starkness
Antonyms for starkness
Related Words
Word Forms
- starknesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for starkness?
Common synonyms include bareness.
What is the opposite of starkness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use starkness in a sentence?
In the morning the framed photograph of the two of them, hanging on the sitting-room wall, was gone. The patch of wall where it had been hanging a hurtful rectangle of dusty starkness.
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