shadowy — full of shadows; dark and indistinct
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of shadows; dark and indistinct
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃædoʊi/
Example Sentences
- The detective followed the shadowy figure through the dark alley.
- My cat thinks he's a ninja, lurking in shadowy corners like he's on a secret mission.
- The company's shadowy business dealings finally came to light.
shadowy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʃædoʊi/]
full of shadows; dark and indistinct
two hikers with flashlights carefully move forward along a winding forest path. Their beams of light cut through the darkness but barely illuminate the way ahead. Thick tree canopies above block out most of the remaining daylight, creating deep shadows everywhere. The shapes of trees, rocks, and bushes appear dark and unclear in the dim light. One hiker points ahead while the other squints trying to make out the unclear forms around them. The forest around them remains full of dark, indistinct silhouettes that are difficult to identify. an environment that is full of shadows, dark and indistinct
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sceadwe' meaning 'shadow' or 'shade', combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y' to create the meaning 'resembling a shadow'.
Breakdown
shadow (from Old English 'sceadwe' meaning shade/shadow) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“The detective followed the shadowy figure through the dark alley.”
“My cat thinks he's a ninja, lurking in shadowy corners like he's on a secret mission.”
“The company's shadowy business dealings finally came to light.”
“I tried to read the map in the shadowy light, but ended up more lost than a tourist in a maze.”
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