"Stark" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Having a sharp, clearly defined quality; unadulterated or unyielding.
Example: The stark contrast between light and dark in the painting created a striking visual effect.
Synonyms: harsh, severe, unrelenting, biting.
The starfish, also known as a sea star, is a marine invertebrate that belongs to the phylum Echinodermata. It is a type of echinoderm, characterized by its five-part radially symmetrical body and its ability to regenerate its arms. Starfish come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors, and are found in oceans all around the world. They are primarily ocean floor dwellers and feed on a variety of prey, including clams, mussels, and snails. Starfish are also known for their ability to complete their life cycle in multiple stages, including a free-swimming larval stage, and have become an important model organism in scientific research.<br><br>Synonyms: sea star, starfish<br><br>Antonyms: starry fish, sea starling<br><br>Collocations: deep-sea starfish, starfish habitat, starfish conservation
A starfruit, also known as carambola, is a type of fruit that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. It has a unique star-like shape, with five prominent ridges that radiate from the stem end, creating a five-pointed shape from which the name is derived. The fruit is typically yellow or green, and has a crunchy and slightly sweet or tart taste. Starfruit is native to Asia and is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. It is a rich source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fiber, and has been linked to several potential health benefits, including reducing blood sugar levels and improving digestion.
A person who spends a lot of time looking at the stars, often in contemplation or to enjoy the beauty of the night sky. It can also refer to a person who has a fascination with space or astronomy.
The act or practice of gazing at the stars, typically for aesthetic, educational, or spiritual purposes. It can also refer to the condition of looking out at the stars, often for a long time, to contemplate or appreciate their beauty.
"Starkers" is a word that means completely naked. It is typically used to describe someone who is without clothes on, usually in a playful or humorous context. The word is derived from the name "Starkers," a character in a comic strip, who would appear naked in the comics.
Most extreme or severe; the most intense or harsh; most striking or conspicuous.<br><br>Example: "The movie's starkest scene was the graphic depiction of the war's aftermath."
Middle English, from Old English "stercan," to perforate, from "sterct," a hole or a perforation, possibly of Cognate with Gothic "starininan," to gleam, shine, and "starcto's", perforated, for Old English "stircan" to cut, shave, akin to "stearn" sharp) + English -ly.