denuded
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdɪd/
KK: /dɪˈnjudɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made bare or stripped of covering, often referring to land or vegetation that has been eroded or cleared away.
Example
The denuded landscape showed the effects of years of erosion and deforestation.
Conversation
Have you seen the forest lately?
Yeah, it looks so different now.
I know! A lot of areas are completely denuded from the storm.
It's sad to see, but I guess it will grow back eventually.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bare
stripped
exposed
Antonyms
covered
clothed
protected
verb
Definition
To remove all covering or vegetation from an area, leaving it bare.
Example
The heavy rains denuded the hillside, exposing the soil underneath.
Tense Forms
Past: denuded
Past Participle: denuded
Conversation
Did you see how they denuded that area for the new park?
Yeah, it’s kind of sad to see all those trees go.
I know, right? It feels like they just stripped it bare.
Root Explanation
Denuded → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "nudare" (meaning to make bare or strip). The word "denuded" means to be stripped down or made bare, often referring to the removal of covering or protection.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'stripped down' ('nudare') or 'away' ('de-') from something that covers you, which helps you remember that denuded means made bare.
Visually Confused Words
undenuded
ended
deminude