shadier; shadiest
1
: producing or affording shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
3
a
: of questionable merit : uncertain, unreliable
b
Examples of shady in a Sentence
Their backyard is nice and shady.
I don't trust him. He seems like a pretty shady character.
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When in-person services were restricted, The Family Church moved services outside underneath the shady trees of its parking lot.
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Autumn Alvarez, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
In many areas, they are done blooming before deciduous trees leaf out, so locations that would be shady in summer can be good sites for spring tulips.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, a shady deal from Andy’s past — and the champ’s shaky mental health — make the road to victory unexpectedly dangerous.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
Macaques that were nicer all the time were more likely not to be driven out of shady spots on the hot days.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Autumn Alvarez, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
In many areas, they are done blooming before deciduous trees leaf out, so locations that would be shady in summer can be good sites for spring tulips.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, a shady deal from Andy’s past — and the champ’s shaky mental health — make the road to victory unexpectedly dangerous.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
Macaques that were nicer all the time were more likely not to be driven out of shady spots on the hot days.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shady. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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shady
adjective
shadier; shadiest
1
: casting a shadow : giving shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
a shady grove
3
: not right or honest
a shady business deal
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