shirtless
Wearing no top
Shirtless means not wearing a shirt, with the upper body bare or exposed: shirtless joggers in the park, He answered the door shirtless.
The word applies almost exclusively to men—women without tops are typically described differently.
Body without limbs
pectoral · midriff · ribs · collarbone · nipple · musculature · physique · anatomy
Out in open
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- nakedWearing no garments
- rawIn original state
unshielded · revealed · unguarded · open · sensitive · intimate · authentic · stripped
Garments for aquatic activities
- trunksStorage chests or swimwear
- boardshortsLoose swimwear for surfing
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
swimming · surfing · rashguard · flip-flops · sandals · sunglasses · tan · bronzed
Having well-developed sinews
- gymExercise facility
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- fitnessGood physical shape
athlete · physique · toned · ripped · abs · biceps · strength · training
Release from constraint
- uninhibitedFree from self-censorship
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- rebellionDefiance of established power
nonconformity · naturalness · openness · breeze · outdoors · carefree · exhilaration · youthful
torso
Body without limbs
abdomen · pectoral · midriff · ribs · collarbone · nipple · musculature · physique · anatomy · sweat
exposed
Out in open
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- nakedWearing no garments
raw · unshielded · revealed · unguarded · open · sensitive · intimate · authentic · stripped · bare
swimwear
Garments for aquatic activities
- trunksStorage chests or swimwear
- boardshortsLoose swimwear for surfing
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
sunbathing · swimming · surfing · rashguard · flip-flops · sandals · sunglasses · tan · bronzed · poolside
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
- gymExercise facility
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
- workoutStructured physical exercise
fitness · athlete · physique · toned · ripped · abs · biceps · strength · training · weightlifting
liberation
Release from constraint
- uninhibitedFree from self-censorship
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
rebellion · nonconformity · naturalness · openness · breeze · outdoors · carefree · exhilaration · youthful · summer
macho
Overly masculine manner
brawny · hunk · testosterone · robust · tough · alpha · beefcake · stallion · machismo · masculinity
relaxed
Free of stress
- informalRelaxed, not official
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
lounging · homely · everyday · unbuttoned · loose · easygoing · carefree · leisurely · weekend · backyard
shirt, shirts, t-shirt, undershirt, sweatshirt, shirted, nightshirt, polo shirt, shirtsleeve