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starkly

adverb
 
 
/ˈstɑː.kli/ US  /ˈstɑːr-/

Definition

very obviously and clearly: Her later sensual works contrast starkly with the harsh earlier paintings.Apparent and obviousVisibleApparent and obviousVisiblePlain and ordinaryTedious and uninspiring
(Definition of starkly adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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