Synonyms for

Naked

Verb / ˈneɪkʌd / Another word for naked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without clothing or covering; exposed to view

Synonyms & similar words

raw defenseless aunaturel nude bare bare stripped unclothed exposed nude uncovered undressed unclad bare-skinned unrobed disrobed uncapped unwrapped denuded bald

Synonyms by register

Formal

unclothed bare exposed

Informal

nude au naturel in the buff skinny

Literary

unadorned unveiled bare

Antonyms

clothed dressed covered garbed attired robed

Common collocations

  • naked eye
  • naked truth
  • naked fear
  • naked ambition
  • naked aggression
  • naked body
  • naked protest

Word family

noun nakedness
adjective naked
adverb nakedly

Usage note

While 'naked' can refer to the absence of clothing, it can also mean 'without covering' or 'obvious'. Be mindful of the context to avoid unintended implications.

Example sentences

  1. The baby was naked after his bath.
  2. The woman was embarrassed because she was naked in public.
  3. The artist painted a picture of a naked woman.
  4. The man was naked under his clothes.
  5. The nudist colony was full of naked people.

Quotes

  • The emperor has no clothes! He's naked!
  • You can't go wrong with a little black dress or a naked man.
  • I don't mind being naked, as long as no one else is around.

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