nuder; nudest
Definition of nude
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : lacking something essential especially to legal validity
a nude contract
2a : devoid of a natural or conventional covering especially : not covered by clothing or a drape
b(1) : having a color that matches the wearer's skin tones
nude pantyhose nude lipstick
(2) : giving the appearance of nudity
a nude dress
c : featuring nudes a nude movie
d : frequented by naked people
a nude beach
nude
nounDefinition of nude (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : a representation of a nude human figure
b : a nude person
2 : the condition of being nude
in the nude
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