shadowed

[ˈʃædoʊd]

shadowed Definition

  • 1having shadows cast upon it
  • 2follow and observe (someone) closely and typically secretly
  • 3accompany (someone) everywhere as a constant companion

Using shadowed: Examples

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

  • Example

    The shadowed alleyway made her nervous.

  • Example

    He felt like he was being shadowed by someone on his way home.

  • Example

    The dog shadowed her every move around the house.

shadowed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with shadowed

  • overshadowed or affected by something

    Example

    Her happiness was shadowed by the news of her father's illness.

  • a person or thing that is much less impressive or successful than they were in the past

    Example

    After the accident, he was just a shadow of his former self.

  • to spoil or ruin something

    Example

    The scandal cast a shadow over his political career.

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Summary: shadowed in Brief

The term 'shadowed' [ˈʃædoʊd] can be used as an adjective to describe something that has shadows cast upon it. It can also be used as a verb to mean following and observing someone closely and typically secretly, or accompanying someone everywhere as a constant companion. Examples include 'The shadowed alleyway made her nervous,' and 'The dog shadowed her every move around the house.' Phrases include 'shadowed by,' 'shadow of one's former self,' and 'cast a shadow over.'