\ ˈnüd How to pronounce nude (audio) , ˈnyüd \
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

noun

Definition 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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Other Words from nude

Adjective

nude adverb
nudely adverb
nudeness noun
nudity \ ˈnü-​də-​tē How to pronounce nudity (audio) , ˈnyü-​ \ noun

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Adjective

bare, naked, nude, bald, barren mean deprived of naturally or conventionally appropriate covering. bare implies the removal of what is additional, superfluous, ornamental, or dispensable. an apartment with bare walls naked suggests absence of protective or ornamental covering but may imply a state of nature, of destitution, or of defenselessness. poor half-naked children nude applies especially to the unclothed human figure. a nude model posing for art students bald implies actual or seeming absence of natural covering and may suggest a conspicuous bareness. a bald mountain peak barren often suggests aridity or impoverishment or sterility. barren plains

Examples of nude in a Sentence

Adjective The artists sketched the nude model. Picasso's paintings of nude art models. Noun the nudes of Greek sculpture the artist painted some models in the nude
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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective In court documents and publicly, former members of DOS claim they were forced to hand over collateral, including nude photos, in order to join the organization. CBS News, "NXIVM founder Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison," 28 Oct. 2020 Minutes later Athens posted a nude photo of the mayor. Author: Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News, "“He will not be answering further questions”: A week after his resignation, mayor silent on conduct that led to his downfall," 20 Oct. 2020 Hours later, Athens posted a nude photo, allegedly of the mayor, to bolster her case. Washington Post, "Anchorage mayor apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ relationship with news anchor," 13 Oct. 2020 Gwyneth Paltrow posted a nude photo on Instagram Sunday to celebrate her 48th birthday. Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter Apple Had the Best Reaction to Her Mom's Nude Photo," 28 Sep. 2020 These include dressing up to increase focus while working from home, coping with loneliness by learning to ignore your inner critic, and dealing with touch starvation by sending nude photos to your love interest. Colette Shade, The New Republic, "Self-Help Hacks at the End of the World," 19 Oct. 2020 According to deputies, Martínez was chatting online with a detective posing as a 14-year-old, eventually asking for nude photos. Cristóbal Reyes, orlandosentinel.com, "Man arrested in undercover sting for online predators, Osceola deputies say," 15 Oct. 2020 Screenshots allegedly showing the social media influencer soliciting nude photos from the girl also surfaced online and were posted on the Instagram drama account TikTokRoom on July 15. Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, "Spa and Beauty Brand Bliss Drops TikTok Star Tony Lopez Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct," 21 Aug. 2020 Over the course of the four-minute interview, Lauer brings up Bullock’s nude scene in the movie not once, but three times. Beth Anne Macaluso, Redbook, "Matt Lauer Obsesses Over Sandra Bullock's Nude 'Proposal' Scene in Uncomfortable 2009 Interview," 5 Dec. 2017 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Pillow Talk walks the tight line between being light enough to be considered a nude with the right amount of pink to add inviting warmth to my pout. Nicole Saunders, NBC News, "Why the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk line lives on my vanity," 21 Oct. 2020 According to court documents, Muldrow had pictures on his Snapchat of children as young as 2 years old in the nude. Chris Mayhew, The Enquirer, "Sheriff: Oakley man arrested, on child porn charges was grooming girls across U.S.," 7 Oct. 2020 For starters, model Parker Kit Hill showcased some of his favorite flattering fingertip looks, from blue and white stripes to a classic nude with gold swirls, all thanks to artist Mei Kawajiri. Akili King, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Imaan Hammam, Erykah Badu, and More," 23 Aug. 2020 Artemis, for example, liked to bathe in the nude with her nymphs. Itxu Díaz, National Review, "NASA Goes Boldly Where Many Have Gone Before: into Political Correctness," 12 Aug. 2020 The painting depicts a nude Zapata wearing high heels and a pink, broad-brimmed hat, straddling a horse. NBC News, "In Mexico, controversy over effeminate Emiliano Zapata painting," 11 Dec. 2019 The painting depicts a nude Zapata wearing high heels and a pink, broad-brimmed hat, straddling a horse. Washington Post, "In Mexico, effeminate Zapata painting draws fury," 11 Dec. 2019 Ford Bailey William Bailey, whose pristine, idealized still lifes and female nudes made him one of the leading figures in the return of figurative art in the 1980s, died on April 13 at his home in Branford, Conn. William Grimes, New York Times, "William Bailey, Modernist Figurative Painter, Dies at 89," 18 Apr. 2020 Colors: Lots of high contrast combinations, bold, moody, and deep colors, balanced by softer nudes. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, "The Fascinating History of Art Deco Design," 16 Mar. 2020

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First Known Use of nude

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for nude

Adjective

Latin nudus naked — more at naked

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The first known use of nude was in the 15th century

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3 Nov 2020

Cite this Entry

“Nude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nude. Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

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nude

noun

English Language Learners Definition of nude

: a painting, sculpture, etc., that shows a nude person
\ ˈnüd How to pronounce nude (audio) , ˈnyüd \
nuder; nudest

Kids Definition of nude

: not wearing clothes : naked

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