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stark — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  • poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
  • spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
  • weighty adj Very heavy.

Senses

stark is used for these senses in English:

  • hard (of drink or drugs) Strong.
  • poignant (figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
  • spicy (of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
  • strong Capable of producing great physical force.
  • strong Capable of withstanding great physical force.
  • strong Determined; unyielding.
  • strong Highly stimulating to the senses.
  • strong Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.

hard — full definition

  1. adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  2. adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
  3. adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
  4. adv With a lot of force or effort.

poignant — full definition

  1. adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
  2. adj Sharply relevant or incisive.

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