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shadowy

1 of 1adjective
/ˈʃædoʊi/
Forms:more shadowy,most shadowy
1

dimly lit or obscured by shadows, often creating an atmosphere of mystery or uncertainty

  • The shadowy alley was dimly lit by a single flickering streetlamp.
  • She wandered through the shadowy forest, feeling a sense of unease.
  • The shadowy silhouette of the mountains loomed against the evening sky.
  • The shadowy room was illuminated only by the glow of a distant candle.
Synonyms:
obscuredarkenedlightlesstenebrificunlightedumbrageoustenebrousunilluminateddarkunlitgloomyshadyshadoweddim
2

faint or unclear, often making it hard to see or understand fully

  • The detective followed the shadowy figure through the foggy streets.
  • The figure in the distance was shadowy and hard to recognize.
  • The shadowy outline of the mountains was barely visible through the mist.
  • In the darkness, only the outline of a shadowy figure could be seen.
  • The movie featured a shadowy figure that haunted the protagonist’s dreams.
Synonyms:
faintdimindistinctmuzzyblurredblurrymistyhazyfuzzywispyunclearvague
3

involving unclear or suspicious practices

  • He had a shadowy reputation, with rumors of illegal dealings surrounding him.
  • The company’s shadowy business practices raised concerns among investors.
  • His shadowy past made it hard for people to trust him completely.
  • He gave a shadowy explanation that left us with more questions than answers.
  • The contract had shadowy terms, leaving many details deliberately vague.
Synonyms:
dodgymuddyfunnymurkyfishytaintedsuspicioussuspectshady