Shadowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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shadowed

[ ˈʃædoʊd ]

^{Context #1}

feeling or atmosphere

Having shade or darkness, where light is blocked or partially blocked.

Synonyms

dimmed, obscured, shaded

Examples of usage

The room was shadowed by the tall trees outside.
Her face was shadowed by the brim of her hat.

^{Context #2}

following closely

To follow and observe (someone) closely and typically secretly.

Synonyms

pursue, stalk, trail

Examples of usage

He felt like he was being shadowed wherever he went.
The detective shadowed the suspect for days.

Translations

Translations of the word "shadowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sombreado

ofuscado
projetado sombra

🇮🇳 छाया हुआ

अस्पष्ट
परछाईं डालना

🇩🇪 beschattet

verdunkelt
überschattet

🇮🇩 berbayang

terlindung
menaungi

🇺🇦 затінений

затьмарений
кинути тінь

🇵🇱 zacieniony

przyćmiony
rzucać cień

🇯🇵 影のついた

不明瞭な
影を落とす

🇫🇷 ombragé

obscurci
projeter une ombre

🇪🇸 sombreado

oscurecido
proyectar sombra

🇹🇷 gölgelendirilmiş

karartılmış
gölge düşürmek

🇰🇷 그늘진

어두워진
그림자를 드리우다

🇸🇦 مظلّل

مظلم
إلقاء الظل

🇨🇿 zastíněný

zatemněný
házet stín

🇸🇰 zatienený

zatemnený
vrhať tieň

🇨🇳 遮蔽的

模糊的
投下阴影

🇸🇮 zasenčen

zatemnjen
vreči senco

🇮🇸 skuggur

dökkur
kasta skugga

🇰🇿 көлеңкеленген

қараңғы
көлеңке түсіру

🇬🇪 ჩრდილში მოქცეული

დაფარული
ჩრდილის დაყენება

🇦🇿 kölgəli

qaraldılmış
kölgə salmaq

🇲🇽 sombreado

oscurecido
proyectar sombra

Word origin

The word 'shadowed' originates from the Old English word 'sceaduwe', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'skadwaz'. The concept of shadows has long been associated with mystery and darkness, often symbolizing the unknown or hidden aspects of life. In literature and art, shadows are frequently used to create depth and contrast, adding a sense of intrigue to the narrative or image.