shading

1 of 2

noun

shad·​ing ˈshā-diŋ 

1

: the use of marking made within outlines to suggest three-dimensionality, shadow, or degrees of light and dark in a picture or drawing

2

: an interpretative effect in music gained especially by subtle changes in dynamics

shading

2 of 2

present participle of shade entry 2

Examples of shading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The downtrend channel that took hold in December 2024 has come into secular support from the monthly cloud model, denoted by the shading on the chart. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

The Kings get busy early shading in a lot of the quirks and personality of this series. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Other measures include a high-performance insulated precast envelope, natural shading, green roofs and an on-site district energy system. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

And adverbs, even the intensifiers, can add shading and tone to a sentence. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shading

• aiding
• blading
• braiding
• fading
• grading
• lading
• raiding
• trading
• wading
• abrading
• blockading
• cascading