Main Entry:

shady

Pronunciation:

\ˈshā-dē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

shad·i·er; shad·i·est

Date:

1579

1: producing or affording shade2: sheltered from the sun's rays3 a: of questionable merit : uncertain, unreliable b: disreputable

— shad·i·ly \ˈshā-d^əl-ē\ adverb

— shad·i·ness \ˈshā-dē-nəs\ noun