shadowy
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3.3
- adjective
- /ˈʃædoʊi/
- The shadowy corners of the room made it seem haunted and eerie.
- shadowy room
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Examples
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Then she settled back into her shadowy corner and wrapped her thin arms around herself.
Fiction book (1992) -
The Owl took them down its length, saying nothing, lean and shadowy against the faint wash of brightness.
Fiction book (1992) -
It's a little dark in the shadowy areas, but for the most part it looks clean.
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That music tells of the dark evil things, shadowy places.
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That shadowy figure could be anywhere.
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Just walk into the dark, shadowy part of the forest... where no one can see you.
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At a picnic table under a tree, a shadowy cluster of women watch.
Fiction book (1992) -
But even that dullard's eyes widened as a shadowy form moved through the door.
Fiction book (1992) -
Not for several seconds did she realize that the shadowy forms darting between the lodges were warriors.
Fiction book (1992) -
As they disappeared into the woods, they glanced back to see shadowy figures advancing on their tent.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
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1.0
With little or no light and not bright
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4.9
A place that is dark and hard to see because of low light or fog
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3.4
A place with less light than usual
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1.0
Sheltered from direct sunlight and pleasantly cool
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3.5
Darker because something blocks the light
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4.7
Dim light like the sky just after the sun goes down
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2.0
A little less light in color than usual
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5.5
Having a soft dark color like the sky at dusk
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5.5
Appears dark and faint, like a shape with unclear edges
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9.9
Full of shade from trees
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9.9
A place that is dark because trees or buildings make shade
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6.9
Partly shaded and receiving some direct sunlight
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Etymology
Shadowy comes from shadow ('shade' or 'dark shape') and the ending -y ('full of'). So a shadowy corridor is one that is full of shade and partly dark.