nude (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /nuːd/
Definition
Nude means not wearing clothing, especially in art, photography, or careful description. It can also describe a pale skin-toned color in fashion, makeup, and design.
Examples
The museum displayed a nude figure study from the artist's early career.
She chose nude shoes because they matched the dress without drawing attention.
Use nude carefully when talking about a person; naked is more ordinary in everyday speech.
How to Use nude
- nude + noun (adjective pattern)
- describes an artwork, color, or image — "The gallery has several nude studies from the 1920s."
- pose nude (verb phrase)
- model without clothing, usually for art or photography — "The model agreed to pose nude for a life-drawing class."
- nude shade/color (noun phrase)
- a color close to a skin tone — "The designer used a soft nude shade for the background."
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