monochromatic vs stark

monochromatic

adj
  • Plain, dull, lifeless. 

  • Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television. 

  • Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness. 

stark

adj
  • Plain in appearance; barren, desolate. 

  • Naked. 

  • Complete, absolute, full. 

  • Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather). 

  • Stiff, rigid. 

adv
  • starkly; entirely, absolutely 

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