in the altogether
Definition
- Adjective phrase:
- Completely unclothed, nude: The phrase "in the altogether" is an informal, often humorous or euphemistic way to describe a state of being completely naked.
Usage
- This phrase is used as a predicate adjective, typically following a linking verb like "be" or "get."
- It is informal and often used to soften or add humor to the description of nudity.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can be used figuratively to suggest a state of being exposed, vulnerable, or stripped of pretense, though this is less common.
- After the scandal, the politician's career was in the altogether.
Variants and Related Words
- In the buff: (idiom) Another informal synonym meaning naked.
- In the nude: (idiom) A more standard, though still somewhat euphemistic, phrase for being naked.
- Au naturel: (adjective phrase, from French) Used humorously or stylishly to mean in a natural state, often implying nudity.
Synonyms
- Naked: Completely unclothed.
- Nude: Unclothed, especially used in artistic or formal contexts.
- Bare: Uncovered, exposed (can be used for partial nudity or other things).
- Unclothed: Not wearing clothes.
Antonyms
- Clothed: Wearing clothes.
- Dressed: Having clothes on.
- Covered: Having a covering over something.
Related Idioms
- In one's birthday suit: (idiom) A humorous idiom meaning completely naked.
- The toddler ran through the sprinkler in his birthday suit.
- Stark naked: (idiom) Emphatically and completely naked.
- He was caught stark naked when the fire alarm went off.
Adjective
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(used informally) completely unclothed
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