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shadowed

 

[ ˈʃædoʊd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 छाया हुआ

🇩🇪 beschattet

🇮🇩 berbayang

🇺🇦 затінений

🇵🇱 zacieniony

🇯🇵 影のついた

🇫🇷 ombragé

🇪🇸 sombreado

🇹🇷 gölgelendirilmiş

🇰🇷 그늘진

🇸🇦 مظلّل

🇨🇿 zastíněný

🇸🇰 zatienený

🇨🇳 遮蔽的

🇸🇮 zasenčen

🇮🇸 skuggur

🇰🇿 көлеңкеленген

🇬🇪 ჩრდილში მოქცეული

🇦🇿 kölgəli

🇲🇽 sombreado

Etymology

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.

See also: foreshadow, foreshadowing, overshadow, shadowily, shadowing, shadowy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,035, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.