Nude — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈnüd/

Meaning & Definition of Nude

Nude (adjective)

  1. lacking something essential especially to legal validity
  2. devoid of a natural or conventional covering; especially, not covered by clothing or a drape
  3. having a color that matches the wearer's skin tones

Nude (noun)

  1. a representation of a nude human figure
  2. a nude person
  3. the condition of being nude

Nude (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking or shed of clothing

    "Picasso's paintings of nude art models"

    similar: au naturel, bare, bottomless, disrobed, mother-naked, naked, 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

Nude (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the artist painted some models in the nude"

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

Related Entry: In the nude (phrase)

In the nude is a different word from Nude. The synonyms below are for in the nude, not for nude.

  1. lacking or shed of clothing

    "A swimming hole spot that is a favorite among those that like to be in the nude."

    similar: au naturel, bare, bottomless, disrobed, mother-naked, naked, nude, raw, starkers (chiefly British), stripped, unclad, unclothed, undressed, in the altogether, in the buff, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nude

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nude:

Chiefly British: starkers
au naturel, bare, bottomless, disrobed, mother-naked, naked, raw, stripped, unclad, unclothed, undressed, in the altogether, in the buff, in the nude, in the raw, stark naked, altogether, bareness, birthday suit, bottomlessness, buff, nakedness, nudity

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nude

Words with the opposite meaning of Nude:

appareled, attired, clad, clothed, dressed, garbed, invested, robed, suited

Related Words for Nude

seminude, topless, denuded, peeled, unveiled, toplessness, naturism, nudism

Near Antonyms of Nude

covered, veiled, arrayed, caparisoned, decked (out), rigged (out), tricked (out), vested, decent

Word Forms of Nude

Inflections: nuder, nudest

Derived words: nude (adverb), nudely (adverb), nudeness (noun), nudity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nude

Latin nudus naked naked

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Nude

in the nude

Frequently Asked Questions about Nude

What does "Nude" mean?

"Nude" means lacking something essential especially to legal validity. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: lacking something essential especially to legal validity. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nude"?

Other words for "Nude" include au naturel, bare, bottomless, disrobed, mother-naked, naked, raw and starkers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nude" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nude"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nude". Common alternatives include au naturel, bare, bottomless, disrobed, mother-naked, naked, raw, starkers, stripped and unclad.

What is the opposite of "Nude"?

Antonyms of "Nude" include appareled, attired, clad, clothed, dressed, garbed, invested and robed. Near antonyms include covered, veiled, arrayed and caparisoned.

How do you use "Nude" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nude" in a sentence: "Picasso's paintings of nude art models"; "the artist painted some models in the nude".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Nude"?

"Nude" is pronounced /ˈnüd/.

What is the origin of the word "Nude"?

"Nude" comes from Latin nudus naked naked. First known use: 15th century.