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shadowyfull of shadows; dark and indistinct

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: full of shadows; dark and indistinct

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃædoʊi/

Korean meaning: 그림자가 많은, 어둡고 불분명한

Korean pronunciation: **셰**도이

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

shadowy concept
💡 Concept

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

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈʃædoʊi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈʃædəʊi/

🌳Etymology

Rootshadow
Suffix--y

Origin

From Old English 'sceadwe' meaning 'shadow' or 'shade', combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y' to create the meaning 'resembling a shadow'.

🎵Rhyme

meadowyshady
meadowy
shady

🔗Collocations

shadowy figure
shadowy organization
shadowy corner
shadowy past
shadowy realm
shadowy outline

📝Examples

The detective followed the shadowy figure through the dark alley.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

I tried to read the map in the shadowy light, but ended up more lost than a tourist in a maze.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

darkdimobscuremurkymysterious

Antonyms

brightclearobvious

Related

shadowshadedarknesssilhouettevague

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