Synonyms of shaded

shaded 1 of 2

adjective

as in shady

protected from the sun's rays

walking along the park's shaded pathway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shady
• shadowed
• darkened
• sheltered
• shadowy
• canopied
• covered
• dimmed
• dark
• umbrageous
• dim
• murky
• dusky
• somber
• obscured
• cloudy
• darkish
• inky
• gloomy
• moonless
• pitch-black
• penumbral
• pitch-dark
• obscure
• darkling
• darksome
• sunless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sunny
• exposed
• light
• illuminated
• bright
• luminous
• lit
• brilliant
• dazzling
• shadeless
• incandescent
• shining
• illumined
• lucid
• lucent
• radiant
• effulgent
• lambent
• brightened
• lustrous
• luminary
• bedazzling
• beaming

shaded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of shade

as in protected

to shelter (something) from light and heat

the trees shaded us quite nicely from the noonday sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• shadowed
• covered
• dimmed
• darkened
• overcast
• clouded
• overshadowed
• dulled
• screened
• canopied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lit
• illuminated
• exposed
• lightened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shaded

Adjective

Place in a Warm Spot Place your pot in a warm, shaded spot and keep it damp until the green shoots emerge in one to three weeks. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

The covered porch created a comfortable, shaded space where the homeowners can watch their kids play, interact with neighbors walking by, and host seasonal gatherings like trick-or-treating on Halloween. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The slow attraction allowed people to sit in shaded ride cars and take in the scenery, with the track going through several of the show buildings to allow guests a different perspective on their favorite rides. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Residents, tribal leaders and advocates say the shaded, overgrown site is a vital urban refuge and cultural landscape, suing Pasadena over tree removal, excavation and potential harm to ancestral remains. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

The shaded areas of the map show the approximate boundaries where air quality is available and listed as anything other than good. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 17 July 2026

To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Deep roof overhangs create shaded outdoor living areas while helping regulate the home’s interior temperature throughout the year. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location. — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Verb

The Shaded Seats blog suggests the shadiest seats at Sutter Health Park are behind home plate and along the third baseline, which become increasingly shaded during the afternoon at the ballpark. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

So McMahon shaded toward third base, but Sánchez’s throw was well short. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Yet many schools lack the infrastructure – from inadequate air conditioning to fields and play areas that are not shaded – to cope with high temperatures. — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Because of a concussion, Shanahan shaded himself from the South Bay sun with a black cap and sunglasses, complemented by a thick mustache that resembled Tom Selleck’s. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Her expansive flybridge is the natural gathering point, with sun pads, a Jacuzzi, bar, and shaded dining area offering an elevated point to watch the skies change, while the foredeck provides another secluded spot to take in the surroundings. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

One of the resort’s Wilderness Estates became our little slice of paradise during our stay, with an outdoor hot tub on a patio shaded by pines, a sweeping porch overlooking a pasture and the mountains, and a wood-burning fireplace. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

The rose tint of their youth is fading to grayscale, and the stories about their contemporary circumstances are somehow even less chromatically shaded. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

Stockman further enhances that shaded footprint with a zip-in panel that connects the two individual side awnings into a complete 360-degree setup comparable to models on offer by Bundutec and Naturnest. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026