nakedly

adverb

na·​ked·​ly

: in a naked manner: such as

a

: without covering, disguise, or addition : manifestly, openly, simply, barely

b

: as standing by or considered by itself alone

a question discussed nakedly

c

: in an unclothed, exposed, defenseless, or unprotected manner

d

: in a deficient or imperfect manner : poorly, inadequately

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from naked + -ly

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