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stark vs severe

severe vs stark

stark and severe both are adjectives.

stark is an adverb but severe is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stark No Yes No Yes
severe No Yes No No
As adjectives, stark and severe are synonyms defined as:
  • stark and severe: severely simple
Other synonyms of stark include austere, stern.
stark (adjective) severe (adjective)
complete or extreme causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
providing no shelter or sustenance intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
severely simple severely simple
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment very strong or vigorous
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers very bad in degree or extent
unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
stark (adverb) severe (adverb)
to the fullest degree
Difference between stark and severe

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