shady

[ˈʃeɪdi]

shady Definition

  • 1full of shade
  • 2of doubtful honesty or legality
  • 3disreputable or unreliable

Using shady: Examples

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

  • Example

    The park was too shady for a picnic.

  • Example

    He has a shady past and cannot be trusted.

  • Example

    The company's business practices are shady and unethical.

shady Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with shady

  • to publicly criticize or express contempt for someone

    Example

    She threw shade at her ex-boyfriend during the interview.

  • in a position where direct sunlight is blocked, often providing relief from heat

    Example

    Let's sit in the shade to avoid getting sunburned.

  • a person who is dishonest or suspicious

    Example

    I don't trust that guy, he seems like a shady character.

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Summary: shady in Brief

The term 'shady' [ˈʃeɪdi] can refer to physical shade or a lack of direct sunlight, as in 'The park was too shady for a picnic.' However, it is more commonly used to describe people or situations that are of doubtful honesty or legality, such as 'The company's business practices are shady and unethical.' 'Shady' extends into phrases like 'throw shade,' meaning to publicly criticize someone, and 'in the shade,' referring to a position where direct sunlight is blocked.

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