bareness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛərnəs/

Definition

The state of being uncovered, unclothed, or without adornment; emptiness or starkness.

Examples

• The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

• He spoke with a surprising bareness of emotion, revealing little of his true feelings.

• The artist captured the bareness of the winter trees against the grey sky.

Synonyms of bareness

Words with a similar meaning to bareness:

• emptiness
• starkness
• nudity
• simplicity

Antonyms of bareness

Words with the opposite meaning to bareness:

• fullness
• richness
• ornamentation

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