Nakedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈnā-kəd/ na·ked

Meaning & Definition of Nakedness

Nakedness (adjective)

  1. not covered by clothing, nude
  2. devoid of customary or natural covering, bare
  3. not enclosed in a scabbard

Nakedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of having no clothes on one's body

    "the sadistic guards took full advantage of the prisoner's nakedness to torment and humiliate him"

    similar: altogether, bareness, birthday suit, bottomlessness, buff, nude, nudity, raw
    related: toplessness, naturism, nudism

Related Entry: Naked (adjective)

Naked is a different word from Nakedness. The synonyms below are for naked, not for nakedness.

  1. lacking or shed of clothing

    "had recurrent nightmares about being naked in public"

    similar: au naturel, bare, bottomless, disrobed, mother-naked, nude, raw, starkers (chiefly British), stripped, unclad, unclothed, undressed, in the altogether, in the buff, in the nude, in the raw, stark naked
    related: seminude, topless, denuded, peeled, unveiled
    opposite: appareled, attired, clad, clothed, dressed, garbed, invested, robed, suited
    near: covered, veiled, arrayed, caparisoned, decked (out), rigged (out), tricked (out), vested, decent

  2. lacking a usual or natural covering

    "the winter trees now look so naked without their colorful fall foliage"

    similar: bald, bare, denuded, exposed, open, peeled, stripped, uncovered
    related: displayed, revealed, hairless, shaven, disrobed, unclad, unclothed, undressed, furless, skinned, divested, unprotected
    opposite: covered
    near: mantled, overgrown, overrun, overspread, bearded, hairy

  3. free from all additions or embellishment

    "a naked room waiting for an interior decorator's inspired touch"

    similar: bald, bare, plain, plain-vanilla, simple, unadorned, undecorated, unembellished, unornamented, unvarnished
    related: denuded, divested, stripped, au naturel, earthy, elemental, homely, natural, unsophisticated, forthright, honest, modest, unpretentious, clean, antiseptic, austere, bleak, severe, spartan, stark, minimalist, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, sober, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, conservative, quiet, understated
    opposite: adorned, decorated, embellished, fancy, ornamented
    near: flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glittery, glitzy, loud, ostentatious, showy, splashy, swank, tawdry, bedizened, florid, lurid, exaggerated, overdecorated, overdone, overwrought, baroque, elaborate, extravagant, ornate, rococo, appareled, arrayed, bedecked, decked-out, dressed, embroidered, garnished, trimmed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nakedness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nakedness:

altogether, bareness, birthday suit, bottomlessness, buff, nude, nudity, raw

Related Words for Nakedness

toplessness, naturism, nudism

Word Forms of Nakedness

Derived words: nakedly (adverb), nakedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nakedness

Middle English, from Old English nacod; akin to Old High German nackot naked, Latin nudus, Greek gymnos

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakedness

What does "Nakedness" mean?

"Nakedness" means not covered by clothing, nude. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not covered by clothing, nude.

What is another word for "Nakedness"?

Other words for "Nakedness" include altogether, bareness, birthday suit, bottomlessness, buff, nude, nudity and raw. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nakedness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nakedness"?

There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nakedness". Common alternatives include altogether, bareness, birthday suit, bottomlessness, buff, nude, nudity and raw.

How do you use "Nakedness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nakedness" in a sentence: "the sadistic guards took full advantage of the prisoner's nakedness to torment and humiliate him".

Is "Nakedness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nakedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Nakedness"?

"Nakedness" is pronounced /ˈnā-kəd/ and divided into syllables as na·ked.

What is the origin of the word "Nakedness"?

"Nakedness" comes from Middle English, from Old English nacod; akin to Old High German nackot naked, Latin nudus, Greek gymnos. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Nakedness" meaning "the state of having no clothes on one's body"?

When "Nakedness" (noun) means the state of having no clothes on one's body, synonyms include altogether, bareness, birthday suit, bottomlessness, buff and nude.