nude

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a pale pink or tan colour that looks like skin.

adj. of a colour, such as beige or tan, intended to match or evoke the appearance of bare skin.

“She wore a pair of nude heels that matched her skin tone perfectly.”

“The fashion designer's spring collection focused on a palette of nude and earthy tones, aiming for a minimalist and natural aesthetic.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater

n. a painting, photo, or statue of a person who is not wearing clothes.

n. a work of art, such as a painting or sculpture, depicting the unclothed human figure.

“The museum has a famous gallery dedicated to classical nudes.”

“The exhibition traces the evolution of the nude in Western art, from idealised Greek sculptures to the more realistic portrayals of the Renaissance.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the state of being naked.

n. the state of total nudity; often used in the phrase 'in the nude'.

“He prefers to sleep in the nude during the hot summer months.”

“The artist's memoir describes the liberation she felt while living in a community where everyone spent their days in the nude.”

C2 · Proficiency Law Archaic · Technical

adj. not legally valid or having no power.

adj. lacking legal force or effect; void.

“The old contract was considered nude because it lacked a proper signature.”

“The judge ruled the agreement was a nude pact, as it lacked the necessary consideration to be enforceable under common law.”