Top synonyms for “bare”: air, au naturel(p), barren, bleak, denudate, denude, desolate, naked, and 24 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)lay bare“denude a forest”
- (verb)make public“She aired her opinions on welfare”
- (verb)lay bare“bare your breasts”
- (adjective)lacking embellishment or ornamentation“a plain hair style”
- (adjective)completely unclothed“bare bodies”
- (adjective)having everything extraneous removed including contents“the bare walls”
- (adjective)providing no shelter or sustenance“bare rocky hills”
- (adjective)lacking its natural or customary covering“a bare hill”
- (adjective)lacking a surface finish such as paint“bare wood”
- (adjective)not having a protective covering“unsheathed cables”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "bare"?
Common synonyms for "bare" include air, au naturel(p), barren, bleak, denudate, denude. Our thesaurus lists 32 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "bare"?
Antonyms for "bare" include covered. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "bare" mean?
lay bare Example: "denude a forest"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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