starkly
adverb /ˈstɑːkli/
/ˈstɑːrkli/
- in a way that is unpleasant, real and impossible to avoid; completely
- We are starkly aware of the risks.
- These theories contrast starkly with the reality of everyday life.
- in a way that is easy to see because it is very different synonym clearly (1)
- The lighthouse stood out starkly against the dark sky.
- in a way that looks severe because it has no colour or decoration
- The interior is starkly simple.