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STARKLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a blunt manner

Example:

in starkly realistic terms

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

stark (devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In sharp outline or contrast

Example:

the black walls rose starkly from the snow

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

stark (severely simple)

Sense 3

Meaning:

In a stark manner

Example:

He was starkly unable to achieve coherence

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

stark (without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers)

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