naked
UK[ˈneɪkɪd]US[ˈneɪkɪd]
adj
not wearing any clothes
adj
not covered by the usual layer of something, such as paint, leaves, or trees
adj
(of feelings, attitudes, etc.) not hidden or disguised; plain and obvious
Etymology
the word "naked" descends from the old english "nacod," which itself stems from the proto-germanic "nakwadaz." this germanic root is further traced back to the proto-indo-european root "nogw-," meaning "naked." a key cognate is the latin "nudus," which shares the same indo-european origin and gives us the english word "nude." the semantic journey is remarkably direct, with the core meaning of "unclothed" remaining stable from its ancient roots through old english into modern usage, demonstrating a clear and consistent etymological lineage.
Analysis
this is a simplex word. it is a single, unanalyzable morpheme in modern english.
Examples
the children ran naked through the sprinkler on the hot summer day.
the naked branches of the trees were silhouetted against the winter sky.
his naked ambition was apparent to everyone in the room.