nude

adjective
UK: /njuːd/
US: /nuːd/

  1. Without clothes on; not wearing any clothes.

    1. He likes to paint nude models in his art class.
    2. The sculpture depicted a nude figure in a classical pose, reflecting the artist's fascination with the human form.

Synonyms

naked bare undressed exposed
nude noun

  1. A person who is not wearing any clothes.

    1. The nudes in the painting were very realistic.
    2. She felt self-conscious being among so many nudes at the clothing-optional beach, but quickly adjusted to the natural environment.
nude verb

  1. To be or go without clothes; to make nude.

    1. They nude for the artist.
    2. The dancers nude before applying their stage makeup, creating a sense of unity and collaboration before the performance.
nude adjective

  1. A pale, skin-like colour.

    1. I like nude lipstick.
    2. The bride chose a nude shade for her nails to complement her elegant white dress, creating a refined and understated look.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nude" is /njuːd/ in British English and /nuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nude": naked, bare, undressed, exposed.

Example usage of "nude": "He likes to paint nude models in his art class.". More examples on the page.