naked — not wearing any clothes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not wearing any clothes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪkɪd/
Example Sentences
- He ran naked through the campus as part of a silly college tradition.
- You can see Saturn's rings with the naked eye if the sky is clear.
- The emperor realized he was naked when a child pointed and laughed.
naked
ADJECTIVE[/ˈneɪkɪd/]
not wearing any clothes
Naked in the sacred space, washing away all hatred
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'nacod', which evolved from Proto-Germanic '*nakwedaz', meaning 'without covering' or 'unclothed'. The Proto-Germanic root is related to Germanic language family ancestors and carries the sense of being unprotected or exposed.
Breakdown
Old English 'nacod' → Modern English 'naked'. The Proto-Germanic root '*nakwedaz' combines the concept of absence (na-) with a root meaning 'to cover' or 'garment', resulting in the literal sense of 'uncovered' or 'without clothing'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He ran naked through the campus as part of a silly college tradition.”
“You can see Saturn's rings with the naked eye if the sky is clear.”
“The emperor realized he was naked when a child pointed and laughed.”
“She felt naked without her smartphone for the first time in years.”
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