nude

word

/ˈnud/
nood
/njˈuːd/
nyood

Definition

Without clothes on the body. It can also describe a light beige or skin-like color, especially in fashion and makeup.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in art, photography, fashion, and online contexts. 'Naked' is usually more common in everyday speech for a person without clothes, while 'nude' can sound more formal, artistic, or commercial. As a color word, 'nude' does not refer to one single skin tone, so context matters.

Example Sentences

The baby was nude after the bath.

basic

She bought nude shoes for the wedding.

basic

The painting shows a nude figure.

basic

He felt awkward standing there nude in the locker room.

natural

I usually go for a nude lipstick because it matches everything.

natural

The website removed the photo because it showed nude content.

natural