Meaning & use

nudity

noun·Academic

The state of being nude or unclothed.

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The film received a restricted rating partly because of scenes with nudity.

The sculpture's nudity was typical of classical art from that period.

A note on using this word

Nudity is the standard neutral term used in artistic, medical, and legal contexts, unlike more casual synonyms.

Words with a similar meaning

nakedness

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