nude

CEFRB2

/n(j)uːd/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not wearing clothes.

  2. 02

    noun

    A person who is not wearing clothes.

Examples

  • This nude poster appeals visually to the young.

  • Where are the three nude statues in the exhibition?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Not valid; void.

  2. Of a color (such as beige or tan) that evokes bare flesh.

  3. Without clothing or other covering of the skin; without clothing on the genitals or female nipples.

More examples

In context

  • Michelangelo's David is a well-known standing male nude; Michelangelo also created several other nudes.

  • Why do you act so prudish whenever you see nude people?

  • 2019 December 19, Elaine McCahill, “I said no to 'Game of Thrones' nude scene, says 'Charlie' actress Sinead Watters”, Irish Independent: Charlie's breakout star Sinead Watters has revealed that she said no to a nude role in Game of Thrones.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Entered English 1493 as a legal term, meaning "unsupported, not formally attested," from Middle English nud, from Latin nūdus (“naked, bare”).