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Shady

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʃeɪdi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Shady is an adjective meaning Abounding in shades.

Meaning

Abounding in shades.

More Meanings

  1. Causing shade.
  2. Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.
  3. (informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.
  4. (UK, slang) Mean, cruel.

Example Sentences

He is a shady character.
The shady trees cover him with their shadow.
No sunshine in my life, the way I deal is shady
you may have rooms both for summer and winter; shady for summer, and warm for winter

Word Forms

Synonyms for shady

Depending on context, synonyms include corrupt, dodgy, dubious, equivocal, seedy, sketchy.

corruptdodgydubiousequivocalseedysketchysuspiciousumbrageousqueershadowyfunnyquestionabledisreputablefly-by-nightloucheshadowedshadeduntrustworthyfishysuspect

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shadowy, umbrageous, shaded, disreputable, questionable, louche.

shadowyumbrageousshadeddisreputablequestionableloucheuntrustworthysuspicioussuspectfunnyqueerfly-by-nightfishyshadowedshadeimpairedgloomyobscurecreepy

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