shadowed
10
3.5
- adjective
- /ˈʃædoʊd/
- She preferred to read in the shadowed nook of the library, away from the bright lights.
Examples
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If I look at this, this shadowed region, that's indirect.
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The shadowed path through the forest was cool and inviting on a hot summer day.
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The garden was beautifully landscaped, with shadowed areas perfect for relaxation.
Synonyms
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1.0
With little or no light and not bright
39
3.4
A place with less light than usual
22
3.3
A place that is partly dark because of shade
13
1.6
Partly protected from direct sunlight by a shadow
13
1.0
Sheltered from direct sunlight and pleasantly cool
1
2.0
A little less light in color than usual
1
5.5
Having a soft dark color like the sky at dusk
1
9.9
Full of shade from trees
1
9.9
A place that is dark because trees or buildings make shade
1
6.9
Partly shaded and receiving some direct sunlight
Partly protected from direct sun and good for some plants
Antonyms
How Shaded
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Shadowed comes from the old English word shadow, meaning a 'dark area' or 'shade' made when something blocks the light. So something shadowed is 'made darker' by a shadow, which explains its modern use for faces, paths, or places that are darker and cool.