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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In the back garden, for example, there’s a shady grove with hammocks and low seating that is one of the couple’s favorite places to enjoy quiet moments.
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Katia Contreras, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Best Types of Hibiscus for Hummingbirds Hibiscus plants come in a range of options—from native perennials to tropical annuals—all of which attract hummingbirds and are suited for sunny to partly shady spaces, says Myers.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
China Hole – Henry Coe State Park, Morgan Hill, CA
Why go: This remote swimming hole in the Diablo Range requires some effort to get to — but the pay off is a quiet, shady canyon with slow-moving, swimmable water and minimal crowds.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
Think dry stone walls, shady terraces, mature borders, and a refined entertaining area that’s equal parts peaceful and private.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
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Katia Contreras, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Best Types of Hibiscus for Hummingbirds Hibiscus plants come in a range of options—from native perennials to tropical annuals—all of which attract hummingbirds and are suited for sunny to partly shady spaces, says Myers.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
China Hole – Henry Coe State Park, Morgan Hill, CA
Why go: This remote swimming hole in the Diablo Range requires some effort to get to — but the pay off is a quiet, shady canyon with slow-moving, swimmable water and minimal crowds.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
Think dry stone walls, shady terraces, mature borders, and a refined entertaining area that’s equal parts peaceful and private.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for shady
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shady. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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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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