semishady
- adjective
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semisombreado
- The garden has a semishady area where we can relax.
Examples
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We set up our picnic table in a semishady spot to avoid the midday heat.
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The ferns grew best in the semishady area behind the house.
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Some flowers prefer a semishady environment rather than full sun or deep shade.
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I prefer to sit in a semishady spot during the summer.
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The garden is filled with flowers that bloom best in a semishady area, where they are protected from the harsh afternoon sun.
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I prefer to read on the patio under the semishady tree, as it provides just the right amount of light.
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He found a cozy chair in the semishady corner of the porch, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee.
Synonyms
18
3.3
A place that is partly dark because of shade
17
1.0
Sheltered from direct sunlight and pleasantly cool
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1.6
Partly protected from direct sunlight by a shadow
Partly protected from direct sun and good for some plants
Darker because something blocks the light
A place that is dark because trees or buildings make shade
Full of shade from trees
Partly dark with only a little light
Antonyms
How Shaded
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Semishady combines semi- ('partly') and shady, from shade meaning 'a place away from direct sun'. So semishady describes a spot that is 'partly shaded' and gives some but not full protection from sunlight.