Shadowy: meaning, definitions and examples

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shadowy

[ ˈʃædəʊi ]

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mysterious

Characterized by shadows or darkness; lacking brightness. Obscure or enigmatic; difficult to understand or interpret.

Synonyms

ambiguous, dark, murky, mysterious, obscure

Examples of usage

The shadowy figure disappeared into the night.
The shadowy corners of the room made it feel eerie.
The shadowy motives behind his actions were unclear.
Her past was shrouded in shadowy secrecy.
The shadowy forest was filled with mysterious sounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "shadowy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sombrio

🇮🇳 छायादार

🇩🇪 schattig

🇮🇩 berbayang

🇺🇦 тіньовий

🇵🇱 cieniowy

🇯🇵 影のある

🇫🇷 ombragé

🇪🇸 sombrío

🇹🇷 gölgeli

🇰🇷 그늘진

🇸🇦 مظللة

🇨🇿 stínový

🇸🇰 tieňový

🇨🇳 阴影的

🇸🇮 senčen

🇮🇸 skuggalegur

🇰🇿 көлеңкелі

🇬🇪 ჩრდილოვანი

🇦🇿 kölgəli

🇲🇽 sombrío

Word origin

The word 'shadowy' originated from the Old English word 'sceadwe', which meant 'shade' or 'shadow'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something dark, mysterious, or unclear. The concept of shadows has long been associated with mystery and intrigue, leading to the use of 'shadowy' to describe things that are enigmatic or hard to see clearly.