denuded Meaning & Definition
di-ˈn(y)üd
What Does Denuded Mean?
Denuded is used as a verb meaning to deprive of something important. It can also mean to strip of all covering or surface layers.
Denuded: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /di-ˈn(y)üd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | bare, uncovered and bald |
| Antonyms | covered, mantled and overgrown |
| First known use | 1513 |
Denuded Definition (Verb)
- to deprive of something important
- to strip of all covering or surface layers
- to lay bare by erosion
- to strip (land) of forests
Synonyms of Denuded
Denuded synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Denuded
Denuded in a Sentence
the denuded trees left behind after the forest fire had passed
Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees.
Word Forms & Grammar
de·nud·ed
de·nud·ing
de·nu·da·tion noun
de·nude·ment noun
denudation
denudations
denude
denuded
denudement
denudements
denudes
denuding
Words That Rhyme With Denuded
Origin of Denuded
Middle English, from Latin denudare, from de- + nudus bare naked
First Known Use
1513
Denuded Pronunciation
Denuded is pronounced /di-ˈn(y)üd/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (n(y)üd).
Common Questions About Denuded
What part of speech is denuded?
Denuded is a verb.
What is another word for denuded?
Close synonyms of denuded are bare, uncovered and bald. See the full list of denuded synonyms and antonyms.