shadowy

[ˈʃædoʊi]

shadowy Definition

  • 1full of shadows; dark and gloomy
  • 2vague or indistinct in nature, character, or outline

Using shadowy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shadowy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was lit only by a few shadowy candles.

  • Example

    The shadowy figure disappeared into the night.

  • Example

    The company has a shadowy past that it's trying to hide.

  • Example

    The details of the plan are still shadowy.

shadowy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shadowy

Phrases with shadowy

  • a world of secrecy, intrigue, and danger

    Example

    He was drawn into the shadowy world of espionage.

  • a person who is mysterious or difficult to see clearly

    Example

    She saw a shadowy figure lurking in the alley.

  • a history that is unclear or shrouded in mystery

    Example

    The politician's shadowy past was revealed by investigative journalists.

Origins of shadowy

from shadow + -y

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Summary: shadowy in Brief

'Shadowy' [ˈʃædoʊi] describes something that is full of shadows, dark, and gloomy. It can also refer to something that is vague, indistinct, or mysterious, as in 'The company has a shadowy past that it's trying to hide.' Other phrases include 'shadowy world,' 'shadowy figure,' and 'shadowy past.'