starkness

Definitions

The quality of being severe, bare, or desolate in appearance.

The state of being complete, sheer, or absolute in nature.

The quality of being sharply delineated or clearly defined.

Examples

The starkness of the winter landscape was both beautiful and intimidating.

She was struck by the starkness of his confession, which left no room for interpretation.

Synonyms

austerity bareness bleakness severity plainness harshness desolation

Antonyms

ornateness luxuriance softness complexity richness embellishment warmth