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

Before committing to this move, insist that your potential facade partner provides a site-specific shading and yield study, and treat any generic per-square-foot number as marketing. — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

But the bigger issue is that Tenzing keeps its title character and his closest ally (to say nothing of all the smaller characters around them) at a reverent distance, rendering them in broad strokes rather than fine shading. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Expect window films, shading and afternoon solar-gain mitigation to sit alongside magnesium and mouth tape in influencer routines over the next 12 months. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

The 80s and 90s anime art direction emphasizes thick lines and simple shading, as opposed to modern standards of meticulous detail and cinematic lighting. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 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