Undressing: meaning, definitions and examples
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undressing
[ สnหdrษsษชล ]
removal of clothing
Undressing refers to the act of removing one's clothing. It can occur in various settings, such as before bathing, sleeping, or changing into different attire. The term is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts.
Synonyms
de-clothing, disrobing, stripping.
Examples of usage
- She was undressing for bed when she heard a noise.
- The actor was undressing behind the curtain before the scene.
- He quickly undressed after coming home from work.
Translations
Translations of the word "undressing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น despir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Entkleidung
๐ฎ๐ฉ melepas
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะดัะณะฝะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rozbieranie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑ่กฃ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉshabillage
๐ช๐ธ desnudarse
๐น๐ท soyunma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ท์ ๋ฒ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุน ุงูู ูุงุจุณ
๐จ๐ฟ svlรฉkรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyzliekanie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑ่กฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ slaฤenje
๐ฎ๐ธ afklรฆรฐing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะธัะผ ัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแชแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxarma
๐ฒ๐ฝ desnudarse
Etymology
The term 'undressing' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of' and the verb 'dress', which has roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'drescer', meaning 'to raise' or 'to set up'. The usage of 'dress' historically referred to putting on clothing, whereas 'undress' implies the action of taking it off. The word 'undressing' developed in the English language as a natural extension of this verb. Over time, undressing has been associated not only with the physical act of removing clothing but also carries connotations of vulnerability and intimacy. The term is frequently used in both everyday language and specific contexts like fashion and performance.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,860, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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