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- pronunciation:
- sheI
di
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
shadier, shadiest |
| definition 1: |
in the shade.
We sat at a shady picnic table.- synonyms:
- shaded, shadowed
- antonyms:
- bright, sunny
- similar words:
- sheltered, shielded
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| definition 2: |
giving shade.
We rested near a shady stand of trees.- synonyms:
- shading
- similar words:
- dark, protective
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| definition 3: |
not of good character; not to be trusted.
We refused to rent from the shady landlord.The business deal seemed shady to me.- synonyms:
- slippery
- antonyms:
- aboveboard, honest
- similar words:
- corrupt, crooked, disreputable, fishy, unreliable
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| related words: |
evening, foul, suspicious |
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| derivations: |
shadily (adv.), shadiness (n.) |
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