shadowy

[ˈʃædoʊi]

shadowy Definition

• 1. full of shadows; dark and gloomy
• 2. vague 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

• dim
• obscure
• murky
• nebulous
• vague

Antonyms for shadowy

• bright
• clear
• distinct
• lucid
• obvious

Phrases with shadowy

• shadowy world

  a world of secrecy, intrigue, and danger

  Example

  He was drawn into the shadowy world of espionage.

• shadowy figure

  a person who is mysterious or difficult to see clearly

  Example

  She saw a shadowy figure lurking in the alley.

• shadowy past

  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.'