Naked

/ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having no clothes on; not clothed or covered.

He stood naked in front of the mirror.

lacking embellishment or disguise; plain or unadorned.

The naked truth is often difficult to accept.

not concealed; exposed.

The naked branches of the trees were visible against the winter sky.

without protection or covering.

The naked ground showed signs of erosion after the heavy rain.

Old English 'nacod', akin to Old Norse 'nąkr', meaning bare.

naked truth

A truth that is plainly obvious or evident.

naked eye

The ability to see without the aid of any instruments.

naked aggression

Unjustified or unprovoked aggression.

naked shame

Shame that is openly displayed.

bare

Uncovered or without covering.

expose

To uncover or allow to be seen.

reveal

To make known or disclose something.

stripped

Removed of coverings or adornments.

In the buff

He was walking around in the buff.

Skinny dipping

They went skinny dipping in the lake.