nudeness

Variant of nude

nude definition

nude (no̵̅o̅d, nyo̵̅o̅d)

adjective

  1. completely unclothed or uncovered; naked; bare
  2. Law without consideration or other legal essential: said esp. of contracts

Etymology: L nudus, naked

noun

  1. a nude person
  2. a representation of a nude human figure in painting, sculpture, etc.
  3. the condition of being nude; nakedness in the nude

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