Definition & Meaning of "shadowy"in English

shadowy

ADJECTIVE

dimly lit or obscured by shadows, often creating an atmosphere of mystery or uncertainty

dark

darkened

dim

lightless

tenebrific

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

shadowiest

Comparative

shadowier

gradable

Examples

The shadowy alley was dimly lit by a single flickering streetlamp.

faint or unclear, often making it hard to see or understand fully

blurred

blurry

dim

faint

fuzzy

Examples

The detective followed the shadowy figure through the foggy streets.

involving unclear or suspicious practices

dodgy

fishy

funny

shady

suspect

Examples

He had a shadowy reputation, with rumors of illegal dealings surrounding him.

Lexical Tree

shadowiness

shadowy

shadow

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Definition & Meaning of "shadowy"in English

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