shadowy

shad·owy

adj \ˈsha-dō-ē, -də-wē\

Definition of SHADOWY

1

a : of the nature of or resembling a shadow b : faintly perceptible : indistinct

2

: being in or obscured by shadow <deep shadowy interiors>

3

a : shady 1 b : shady 3

— shad·ow·i·ly \-wə-lē\ adverb

— shad·ow·i·ness \-wē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SHADOWY

1. She was pursued by a shadowy figure.
2. He had only a shadowy idea of what they wanted him to do.

First Known Use of SHADOWY

14th century

Related to SHADOWY

Synonyms: blear, bleary, blurry, dim, foggy, fuzzy, gauzy, hazy, indefinite, indistinct, indistinguishable, misty, murky, nebulous, obscure, opaque, pale, faint, unclear, undefined, undetermined, vague

Antonyms: clear, definite, pellucid

Related Words: dark, dusky, gloomy; impalpable, inappreciable, intangible, invisible; hieroglyphic (also hieroglyphical), incomprehensible, indecipherable, indiscernible, inexplicable, mysterious, obfuscatory, puzzling

Near Antonyms: bright, distinct, evident, obvious, plain; certain, firm, strong, sure

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