Shadowy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Shadowy is an adjective meaning In shadow; darkened by shadows.
Meaning
In shadow; darkened by shadows.
More Meanings
- (of character) Dark, obscure.
- (figurative) Vague, dim, unclear, faint.
- (rare, dated) Indulging in fancies; daydreaming.
Example Sentences
He sat in a shadowy corner.
He was a shadowy man who rarely spoke.
But the most frequent guests were as New York magazine put it, “Arab princes, Third World officials, and shadowy European and American businessmen.
Word Forms
- shadowier
- shadowiest
Synonyms for shadowy
Depending on context, synonyms include indistinct, umbrageous, dim, vague, faint, unreal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shady, umbrageous, shaded, indistinct, faint, vague.
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