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nakedly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a naked manner; without concealing anything; blatantly or openly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adverb

Meaning 2

without clothing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Henriette saw the weaving figure of an Apache warrior reel nakedly on a pony and rush by with a rifle raised

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

in an exposed manner; without protection or defense

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they were attacked as they huddled nakedly on the bare hill

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History

Etymology

From Middle English nakidly; equivalent to naked + -ly.

Real reading context

nakedly in complete knowledge articles