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stark setting

[/stɑːrk ˈsɛtɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: stark settings
cenário árido/austero
1. A bare, bleak, or severely simple environment or background with minimal decoration or comfort
The movie's stark setting emphasized the character's isolation and despair.
O cenário árido do filme enfatizava o isolamento e desespero do personagem.
2. A scene or location lacking ornamentation, appearing harsh, cold, or uninviting
The photographer chose a stark setting for the portrait to draw attention to the subject's face.
O fotógrafo escolheu um cenário austero para o retrato a fim de chamar atenção para o rosto do assunto.
Synonyms
bleak settingaustere settingbarren settingbare settingminimal setting
Antonyms
ornate settinglavish settingdecorated settingcozy setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cenário árido/austero
Common usage in film, photography, and literary contexts
Portugal
cenário árido/severo
Portuguese preference for 'severo' in certain contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bare bones
no frills
stripped down
minimalist aesthetic
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