topless Meaning & Definition
What Does Topless Mean?
Topless is an adjective that means Lacking a top. It can also mean Very high; towering. As an adverb, it means Not wearing any clothes on the upper body. As a noun, it means A convertible car having the top retracted or otherwise open.
Topless at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | unclothed, lidless and braless |
| Antonyms | topped |
| Plural | toplesses |
Topless Definition (Adjective)
- Lacking a top.
The sight-seeing bus is topless to allow tourists a better view of the sights.
- Very high; towering.
- Not wearing a garment covering the top half of the body; naked from the waist up.
The council voted to allow topless swimmers on the beach.
- Featuring women that are naked from the waist up, often strippers or dancers.
Only her closest friends knew that Jenny was working at a topless bar to help with college expenses.
Topless as an Adverb
- Not wearing any clothes on the upper body.
Topless as a Noun
- A convertible car having the top retracted or otherwise open.
Adjective
- (chiefly of a woman) Not wearing a garment covering the top half of the body; naked from the waist up.
The council voted to allow topless swimmers on the beach.
- (of a place) Featuring women that are naked from the waist up, often strippers or dancers.
Only her closest friends knew that Jenny was working at a topless bar to help with college expenses.
Synonyms of Topless
Topless synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Topless
Topless in a Sentence
The sight-seeing bus is topless to allow tourists a better view of the sights.
The council voted to allow topless swimmers on the beach.
Only her closest friends knew that Jenny was working at a topless bar to help with college expenses.
Word Forms & Grammar
topless (not comparable)
topless (plural toplesses)
Words That Rhyme With Topless
Origin of Topless
From top + -less.
Topless: Your Questions Answered
Is topless an adjective or an adverb?
Topless is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb and a noun.
What is another word for topless?
Words with a similar meaning to topless include unclothed, lidless and braless. See the full list of topless synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of topless?
The opposite of topless is topped.
What is the plural of topless?
The plural of topless is toplesses.