au naturel

American

[oh nach-uh-rel, oh na-ty-rel] / ˌoʊ ˌnætʃ əˈrɛl, oʊ na tüˈrɛl /

adjective

in the natural state.
naked; nude.
cooked plainly.
raw; uncooked.

au naturel British

/ o natyrɛl /

adjective

naked; nude
uncooked or plainly cooked

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Etymology

Origin of au naturel

From French

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I'm not saying let's do away with time zones and leap years and go completely au naturel.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2022

So, is it time to go au naturel?

From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2020

Clean makeup doesn’t always translate to an au naturel look.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2020

Fans of Annahstasia’s armpit hair look, however, quickly blasted the criticism and defended the decision to go au naturel.

From Fox News • Apr. 25, 2019

In truth," said Merrill, folding up the letter, after making various comments upon it, "on the subject of music, this young lady seems quite au naturel.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza

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