Literary Symbolism Words

noun Naked can also function as a noun to refer to a state of nudity or being unclothed.

adjective Stark means complete or utter, and when used with naked, it emphasizes the state of being completely unclothed or exposed.

adverb Naked is an adverb in this phrase, modifying the verb 'to be' to describe the state of being without clothing.

• The suspect was found stark naked in the middle of the street.
• I can't believe he ran out of the house stark naked!
• She dared him to streak through the park stark naked.
• The truth was laid bare, leaving her feeling stark naked in front of everyone.

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'horrible year'; used to describe a particularly difficult or disastrous year

• The year 2020 was truly an annus horribilis for many people around the world.
• Last year was a total annus horribilis, wasn't it?
• Man, 2020 was one big annus horribilis.
• Just like a stormy sea, life can sometimes throw us into an annus horribilis.