Au naturel

//əʊ nætʃəˈɹɛl// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In the nude: in the naked state. not-comparable

    "Bella was au naturel for that photo session."

  2. 2
    Having untrimmed pubic hair (especially of women). not-comparable

    "She prefers to keep things au naturel."

  3. 3
    Without makeup and with one's natural hair color. not-comparable

    "This is my au naturel look. How do you like it?"

Adjective
  1. 1
    having no clothes on the body wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Naturally. not-comparable
  2. 2
    In the plainest or simplest manner. not-comparable

    "Our chef insists on preparing this cut au naturel."

  3. 3
    In the nude: in the naked state. not-comparable

    "Bella loved posing for the artist au naturel."

  4. 4
    Having untrimmed pubic hair (especially of women). not-comparable
  5. 5
    Without makeup and with one's natural hair color. not-comparable

    "“Well, few of us are blessed with flawless complexions such as yours, so if you want to go au naturel, that's fine by me.”"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French au naturel (literally “in the natural”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French au naturel (literally “in the natural”).

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