The Opposite(Antonym) of “adorning”
The antonyms of adorning are strip and bare. The antonyms strip and bare convey the opposite meaning of adorning, which is to remove or take away something.
Explore all Antonyms of “adorning”
- bare
- strip
Definitions and Examples of strip, bare
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
strip
To remove all coverings or outer layers from something.
Example
He had to strip off his wet clothes after getting caught in the rain.
Lacking any covering or adornment; exposed or naked.
Example
The tree branches were bare after all the leaves had fallen off.
Key Differences: strip vs bare
- 1Strip implies a deliberate and forceful removal of something, while bare describes a state of being uncovered or lacking adornment.
- 2Strip can be used for physical objects like clothes, paint, or wallpaper, while bare is more commonly used for natural objects like trees, landscapes, or skin.
- 3Bare can also be used to describe an emotional state of vulnerability or openness, while strip does not have this connotation.
Effective Usage of strip, bare
- 1Home Improvement: Use strip to describe removing old wallpaper or paint.
- 2Nature Descriptions: Use bare to describe a winter landscape or a tree without leaves.
- 3Emotional States: Use bare to describe feeling vulnerable or exposed.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of adorning are strip and bare. Strip implies a deliberate and forceful removal, while bare describes a state of being uncovered or lacking adornment. Use these words to describe home improvement projects, nature descriptions, and emotional states.
