naked

B1 · Intermediate

adj. not covered by anything, like a light bulb without a shade or a sword without a case.

adj. lacking a usual or expected covering, protection, or container.

“The naked light bulb hanging from the ceiling made the room look very cold.”

“The old wires were left naked and exposed, creating a significant fire hazard for the residents of the building.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Science

adj. using only your eyes to see, without using a telescope or microscope.

adj. referring to vision unaided by optical instruments.

“The planet is so bright tonight that you can see it with the naked eye.”

“While the bacteria are invisible to the naked eye, they become clearly defined under a standard laboratory microscope.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

adj. plain and honest, without trying to hide the truth or make it sound better.

adj. unadorned or undisguised; presented without any attempt to soften the impact.

“The report revealed the naked truth about the company's financial problems.”

“The documentary presents the naked reality of life in the war zone, refusing to censor the most difficult images.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

adj. describing land that has no trees or plants growing on it.

adj. devoid of vegetation or foliage; barren.

“The naked rocks of the mountain stood out against the blue sky.”

“The landscape was a series of naked hills, stripped of their forests by centuries of overgrazing and erosion.”