Stark | Mean of stark in English Dictionary

/ˈstɑɚk/

• having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance
1. a stark white room
2. a stark landscape
3. a stark winter day
4. The room was decorated with stark simplicity.
• unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience
1. the stark reality of death
2. She gave the facts of the case in stark [=harsh] and sobering detail.
3. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.
• very obvious
1. There is a stark difference between them.
2. His criticism of the movie stands in stark contrast to the praise it has received from others.

• completely or fully
1. He was standing there stark naked. [=he was wearing no clothes at all]
2. That noise is going to drive me stark raving mad. = (Brit) That noise is going to drive me stark staring mad. [=completely insane]