naked
60 synonyms and 3 antonyms for naked, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Wearing no clothes at all.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use naked
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English nacod, tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "naked" — a distant relative of "nude."
Full origin of naked →Frequently asked questions
What does “naked” mean?
The word “naked” means wearing no clothes at all. In plain terms, bare or uncovered — used literally for the body and figuratively for anything stripped of its usual covering or disguise.
How do you pronounce “naked”?
“Naked” is pronounced NAY-kihd (/ˈneɪkɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “naked” in a sentence?
Here is “naked” used in a sentence: “He jumped into the lake completely naked.”
What is another word for “naked”?
Words with a similar meaning to “naked” include bare, bareskin, nude, starkers, unclad and unclothed.
What is the opposite of “naked”?
The opposite of “naked” — its antonyms — are clothed, decent and dressed.
What part of speech is “naked”?
“Naked” is an adjective.
Where does the word “naked” come from?
The word “naked” comes from Old English. From Old English nacod, tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "naked" — a distant relative of "nude.".
Is “naked” a common word?
“Naked” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between naked and nude?
Both mean wearing no clothes, but the tone differs. Nude is the softer, more neutral term, favoured in art, fashion, and polite description. Naked is more direct and often carries a sense of exposure or vulnerability. You'd speak of a nude painting, but the naked truth.
What is the opposite of naked?
The opposite of naked is clothed, dressed, or covered. In figurative uses the antonym shifts: the opposite of a naked flame is a shielded or enclosed one, and the opposite of the naked eye is aided or magnified vision through a lens or microscope.
Does naked always mean without clothes?
No — naked has several figurative senses meaning exposed, bare, or unaided. The naked eye sees without a telescope or microscope; the naked truth is plain and unconcealed; a naked flame is uncovered; and naked branches are stripped of leaves. Context makes the intended meaning clear.