1. comparative form of stark; more bare, harsh, or severe

Examples

• The second room was even starker than the first, with only a single chair.
• His latest painting is starker in its simplicity than his previous work.
• The reality became starker as the situation worsened.
• The contrast between rich and poor grew starker over time.
• Her writing style became starker and more direct with each book.
• The landscape looked starker in winter without any leaves on the trees.