shadowed

[ˈʃædoʊd]

shadowed Definition

• 1. having shadows cast upon it
• 2. follow and observe (someone) closely and typically secretly
• 3. accompany (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

Synonyms for shadowed

• shaded
• obscured
• trailed
• dogged
• haunted
• darkened
• stalked

Antonyms for shadowed

• brightened
• illuminated
• unfollowed

Phrases with shadowed

• shadowed by

  overshadowed or affected by something

  Example

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

• shadow of one's former self

  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.

• cast a shadow over

  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.'