Nudity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈnüd/

Meaning & Definition of Nudity

Nudity (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

Nudity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "actors who don't turn down roles that call for nudity"

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

Related Entry: Nude (adjective)

Nude is a different word from Nudity. The synonyms below are for nude, not for nudity.

  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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nudity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nudity:

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

Related Words for Nudity

toplessness, naturism, nudism

Word Forms of Nudity

Inflections: nuder, nudest

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

Origin & Etymology of Nudity

Latin nudus naked naked

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Nudity

What does "Nudity" mean?

"Nudity" 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.

What is another word for "Nudity"?

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

What are different ways to say "Nudity"?

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

How do you use "Nudity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nudity" in a sentence: "actors who don't turn down roles that call for nudity".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Nudity"?

"Nudity" is pronounced /ˈnüd/.

What is the origin of the word "Nudity"?

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

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

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