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Naked: meaning, definitions and examples

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naked

 

[ ˈneΙͺkΙͺd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

body

Wearing no clothes; not covered by clothing.

Synonyms

bare, nude, unclothed

Examples of usage

  • He was found wandering around the house naked.
  • The baby loves to run around naked after his bath.
Context #2 | Adjective

truth

Without the usual protective or concealing cover.

Synonyms

exposed, plain, uncovered

Examples of usage

  • The report laid the facts bare, leaving the company's secrets naked for all to see.
  • The naked truth about the situation was finally revealed.

Etymology

The word 'naked' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'nacod' which meant 'bare'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of nudity and being uncovered has been a part of human history since ancient times, with various cultural attitudes towards nudity changing through different periods.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,648, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.