Synonyms of bare
56 similar words · 60 opposite words
Another word for bare is mere. Other synonyms of bare are naked, nude, simple, exposed and plain. The opposite of bare is crude.
Synonyms and similar words for bare
adjectiveMinimal; that is or are just sufficient.
adjectiveNaked, uncovered.
adjectiveHaving no supplies.
- empty
- unfurnishedNot furnished; having no furnishings.
- unstockedNot stocked.
- unsuppliedNot supplied.
adjectiveHaving no decoration.
- plainOrdinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
- unadornedHaving no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple.
- undecorated
- austereLacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.
- chasteSynonym of austere, plain, unextravagant, particularly demure, sexually discreet.
- inornateNot ornate.
- modestIntending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
- quietNot showy; undemonstrative.
- severeSober, plain in appearance, austere.
- simpleUncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
- spartanLacking in decoration and luxury.
- unembellishedPlain, unadorned, or simple.
- unextravagantNot extravagant.
- unornamentedNot ornamented; without ornament.
- undeckedUnadorned.
- ungarnishedNot garnished.
- untrimmedNot adorned with trimmings.
- unvarnishedNatural, unmodified, unembellished, not exaggerated.
adjectiveHaving had what usually covers (something) removed.
adjectiveWithout anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.
- apparent
- displayed
- distinct
- evidentObviously true by simple observation.
- certain
- clear
- indubitableClearly true; providing no possibility of doubt.
- manifest
- notorious
- obviousEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
- unconcealedOpen to view; not hidden or concealed.
- visibleAble to be seen.
adjectiveMere; without embellishment.
adjectiveNot insured.
- noninsuredNot insured.
- uninsuredNot insured; not having insurance.
Opposite of bare
adjectiveMinimal; that is or are just sufficient.
adjectiveNaked, uncovered.
- covered
- covered up
- dressed
- unexposedThat has not been exposed.
adjectiveHaving no supplies.
adjectiveHaving no decoration.
- adornedHaving been decorated or embellished through applied items or alterations (adornments).
- decorated
- ornate
- bedizened literaryDressed or ornamented in a gaudy, showy, or tasteless manner; ostentatious.
- blatant
- blingishCharacteristic of bling; showy; ostentatious.
- brash
- campyCharacterized by camp or kitsch, especially when deliberate or intentional.
- catchpenny
- chichiAffectedly trendy; chic and stylish in a pretentious way.
- chintzy
- corny
- crass
- crudeLacking concealing elements.
- flashy
- flauntingThat flaunts; showy or gaudy.
- florid
- flossy
- froufrou
- garishOverly ostentatious; so colorful as to be in bad taste.
- gauche
- gaudy
- gay
- glaring
- gross
- gussied up
- hideous
- kitschOf art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
- kitschyHaving the nature of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
- loud
- meretricious
- naff
- obtrusive
- ostentatious
- pimped outFlashy, showy and adorned or customized extravagantly.
- pizazzyOf, characterized by, or exhibiting pizazz.
- pretentious
- ritzyElegant and luxurious.
- raffish
- schlocky
- showy
- snazzy
- splendiferousBeautiful, splendid.
- tacky
- tasteless
- tawdry
- tinselly
Meaning of bare
- adjective Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
- adjective Naked, uncovered.
- adjective Having no supplies.
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