noun
Uncommon
nudity
NYOO-dih-tee
Nudity (noun) means the state of not wearing any clothes. Example: “The film was criticized for its scenes of nudity.”
noun
1
The state of not wearing any clothes.
"The film was criticized for its scenes of nudity."
How to use nudity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing naked; the condition of having no clothes on.
Common pairings
scenes of nudity
full nudity
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Word forms
- Plural
- nudities
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Etymology
From "nude" + "-ity," echoing Late Latin nuditas.
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What does “nudity” mean?
The word “nudity” means the state of not wearing any clothes. In plain terms, being naked; the condition of having no clothes on.
How do you pronounce “nudity”?
“Nudity” is pronounced NYOO-dih-tee (/ˈnudɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “nudity” in a sentence?
Here is “nudity” used in a sentence: “The film was criticized for its scenes of nudity.”
What part of speech is “nudity”?
“Nudity” is a noun.
Where does the word “nudity” come from?
The word “nudity” comes from Late Latin. From "nude" + "-ity," echoing Late Latin nuditas.
Is “nudity” a common word?
“Nudity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
