stark (Adjective) — Devoid of any qualifications, disguise or adornment. ex. "facing the stark reality of the deadline"
stark (Adjective) — Very plain, appearing grim and minimally functional. ex. "a stark interior"
stark (Adjective) — Complete or extreme. ex. "stark poverty" ex. "a stark contrast"
stark (Adjective) — Without qualification; used informally as an (often pejorative) intensifier. ex. "stark staring mad"
stark (Adjective) — Providing no shelter or sustenance. ex. "a stark landscape"
stark (Adverb) — Completely. ex. "stark mad" ex. "mouth stark open"