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Meanings
1
Literally unclothed; often used in a descriptive or slightly formal tone. Can also appear in figurative contexts where something is exposed without concealment.
He appeared in the photo completely naked.
The painting depicts a nude human body.
2
frank; candid; unvarnished; plain
Used for revealing the truth without hiding anything, often in contexts like confessions, opinions, or descriptions. Carries a nuance of blunt honesty, sometimes to an uncomfortable degree.
He spoke frankly about his own failure.
The book conveys the unvarnished reality of war.