nudity
gb/nˈudɪti/ us/nˈudɪti/
B2
English
~ 9000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
state
1
state of being completely naked
The state of having no clothes on your body; being naked.
Usage pattern:
nudity in [place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *nudity* can be used like a countable noun (e.g., *a nudity*); it is almost always uncountable. They may also confuse *nudity* (a noun) with *nude* or *naked* (adjectives). Use *nudity* when talking about the general state or topic of being without clothes.
Synonyms
nakedness (Very close in meaning; slightly more everyday and descriptive, while "nudity" is more often used in formal or public contexts.)
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bareness (Can describe being uncovered in general (like land or walls); less specifically about the body than "nudity".)
Antonyms
clothedness (Rare word, but directly expresses the opposite state of having clothes on.)
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being dressed (Common phrase describing the state of wearing clothes, the everyday opposite of nudity.)
Collocations
public nudity
|complete nudity
|full nudity
|total nudity
|social nudity
|casual nudity
Themes
body
|society
|law
|daily_life
Examples
- The resort allows nudity only in designated areas by the pool.
- Laws about public nudity are different from country to country.
- He felt uncomfortable with the sudden nudity in front of strangers in the locker room.
- The artist explores themes of vulnerability and nudity in her work.
- Some beaches clearly state whether nudity is permitted or not.
Learner examples
- Public nudity is not allowed in this city.
- She is not shy about nudity in the changing room.
- The sign says that nudity is allowed on this beach.
- There was a discussion about nudity in parks.
- He was embarrassed by his own nudity when the door opened.
Noun
B2
entity
2
nudity shown in art or media
The showing of naked bodies in movies, TV, photos, or art, especially when talking about rules or age ratings.
Usage pattern:
nudity in [film / show / artwork]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *nudity* in media always means something pornographic; in fact, it can be medical, artistic, or non-sexual. They may also forget that *nudity* is usually uncountable (we say *the film contains nudity*, not *contains a nudity*).
Synonyms
nude scenes (Informal multi-word expression focusing on specific parts of a film or show that show the naked body, while "nudity" is more general and formal.)
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naked bodies (More concrete and descriptive; "nudity" is more abstract and is commonly used in official or critical discussion.)
Antonyms
no nudity (Typical phrase in media ratings meaning nudity is completely absent.)
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fully clothed scenes (Describes content where all characters wear clothes, the practical opposite of scenes containing nudity.)
Collocations
brief nudity
|graphic nudity
|partial nudity
|frontal nudity
|non-sexual nudity
|male nudity
Themes
media
|art
|law
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Examples
- The movie contains brief nudity and strong language, according to the rating.
- The gallery warned visitors about nudity in several of the paintings.
- Streaming services often label shows that include nudity or sexual content.
- Some viewers felt the nudity in the series was unnecessary and distracting.
- The director defended the use of nudity as an important part of the story.
Learner examples
- The film has some nudity, so it is not for children.
- There is a warning about nudity before the TV show starts.
- The art book includes photos with nudity.
- Some people do not like nudity in movies.
- The museum guide told us that one room had nudity in the paintings.
Grammar
Expressions
brief nudity
1/bɹˈif nˈudɪti/
fixed phrase
nudity appearing only very briefly
Nudity that appears for only a short moment in a movie, show, or similar content.
Examples
- The film is rated PG-13 for brief nudity and mild language.
- Parents asked if the cartoon’s brief nudity was appropriate for children.
full frontal nudity
1/fˈʊl fɹˈʌntəl nˈudɪti/
fixed phrase
uncovered front of the naked body
A clear view of the front of a naked body, usually in a film, TV show, or photo.
Examples
- The film includes a brief scene of full frontal nudity.
- The poster was rejected because it showed full frontal nudity.
graphic nudity
1/ɡɹˈæfɪk nˈudɪti/
fixed phrase
very explicit nudity on screen
Nudity that is shown very clearly and in detail, often in a way some people may find shocking or too strong.
Examples
- The series contains graphic nudity and is intended for mature audiences only.
- Some viewers complained about the graphic nudity in the latest episode.
partial nudity
1/pˈɑɹʃəl nˈudɪti/
fixed phrase
some but not complete nudity
A situation where only part of the body is naked, not the whole body.
Examples
- The advertisement was allowed because it showed only partial nudity.
- The rating mentions violence and partial nudity.
public nudity
1/pˈʌblɪk nˈudɪti/
fixed phrase
being naked in public spaces
The state of people having no clothes on in streets, parks, or other places open to everyone.
Examples
- Local laws strictly ban public nudity in the city center.
- There was a debate about whether public nudity should be allowed at the festival.