seminude
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnjuːd/
KK: /sɛməˈnjud/
adjective
Definition
Partially dressed or not fully covered by clothing.
Example
The artist painted a seminude model for his latest work.
Conversation
Did you see that new fashion trend where people wear seminude outfits?
Yeah, I noticed it! It's quite bold, isn't it?
I wonder how comfortable it must be to wear something so seminude.
I guess it depends on the person; some might love the freedom!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bare
naked
exposed
Antonyms
clothed
covered
dressed
adverb
Definition
Wearing only some clothing, not fully dressed.
Example
The artist painted her seminude figure with great attention to detail.
Conversation
Did you see that new art exhibit downtown?
Yeah, I heard some of the paintings feature models posed seminude.
I wasn't sure how I felt about that concept in art.
Root Explanation
Seminude → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "nude" (from Latin "nudus", meaning naked). The word "seminude" refers to being half-naked or partially unclothed.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'half' ('semi-') 'naked' ('nudus') — that's what seminude means.
Visually Confused Words
deminude