nude

UK: njuːd | US: nuːd

Definition

  1. adj. not wearing any clothes; bare

  2. n. a naked human figure in art

Structure
nud <bare>
Etymology

The word "nude" traces back to Latin nudus, meaning "bare" or "naked." It entered English via French nud in the 16th century, retaining its core meaning of lacking clothing. The suffix -e serves to form adjectives or nouns in English (e.g., "rude," "crude"). Historically, "nude" gained artistic connotations during the Renaissance, distinguishing idealized nakedness in art from literal nakedness.

Examples

  1. The model posed nude for the painting.

  2. The statue depicted a nude figure from Greek mythology.

  3. She felt uncomfortable walking on the nude beach.

  4. The museum exhibit featured nudes by famous sculptors.

  5. The film included a brief nude scene.