naked

adjective
UK: /ˈneɪ.kɪd/
US: /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

  1. Without clothes or not covered by clothes.

    1. The baby was born naked in the hospital. [ ] [ ]
    2. The runner felt the cold air on his naked skin as he sprinted. [ ] [ ]

  2. Without any covering or protection.

    1. The tree stands naked during the winter months. [ ] [ ]
    2. The truth was laid naked before the committee, revealing all the details. [ ] [ ]

  3. Plain and without any extra details or decoration.

    1. The room was completely naked except for a bed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The data, in its naked form, was difficult to interpret without context. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vulnerable uncovered undressed exposed bare
naked verb

  1. To make bare or uncover; to reveal or expose.

    1. The scandal naked the corruption within the government. [ ] [ ]
    2. The investigation sought to naked the truth behind the company's failures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "naked" in English means: Without clothes or not covered by clothes., Without any covering or protection., Plain and without any extra details or decoration..

The phonetic transcription of "naked" is /ˈneɪ.kɪd/ in British English and /ˈneɪ.kɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "naked": vulnerable, uncovered, undressed, exposed, bare.

Example usage of "naked": "The baby was born naked in the hospital.". More examples on the page.