# nudity

/ˈnudɪti/ (US) · /njˈuːdɪti/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nudity
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. the state of being unclothed

noun · CEFR B2

the state of not wearing any clothes.

For teachers: the state or quality of being without clothing on the body; often used in legal, artistic, or social contexts.

- The film was rated for older audiences because it contained some nudity.
- The museum curator defended the exhibition, arguing that the classical nudity in the sculptures was essential to the artistic vision.

## Examples

- The film contains brief scenes of nudity.
- The museum curator decided to include a warning about nudity at the entrance of the classical sculpture gallery.
- While some cultures view public nudity as a natural expression of freedom, others maintain strict legal codes that classify it as a breach of public decency.

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