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Definition of nakedly
nakedly
/ˈneɪ.kɪd.li/
na · ked · ly
Adjective:naked
nakedly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In an undisguised, blatant, or overly obvious manner; without any attempt at concealment.
Example
"The lobbyist's proposal was nakedly self-serving and ignored the needs of the broader community."
2
Without clothing or covering; in a state of nudity or bareness.
Example
"The classical marble statues stood nakedly in the sunlit courtyard of the museum."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English nacodlic ('nakedly, plainly, without concealment'), formed from nacod ('naked, bare') and the adverbial suffix -lice.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nakedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nakedly