Main Entry: shady

Pronunciation: \ˈshā-dē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): shad·i·er; shad·i·est

Date: 1579

1 : producing or affording shade
2 : sheltered from the sun's rays
3 a : of questionable merit : uncertain, unreliable b : disreputable

— shad·i·ly \ˈshā-d^əl-ē\ adverb

— shad·i·ness \ˈshā-dē-nəs\ noun