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shady

 

[ ˈʃeɪ.di ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a dark or gloomy manner

Having or giving shade.

Synonyms

dim, gloomy, shadowy

Examples of usage

  • The garden was cool and shady under the trees.
  • She sat down in the cool, shady garden.
  • He found a shady spot under a tree to relax.
Context #2 | Adjective

of doubtful honesty or legality

Dishonest or disreputable, especially in a devious way.

Synonyms

dubious, questionable, suspicious

Examples of usage

  • He seemed like a shady character with a suspicious demeanor.
  • I wouldn't trust that shady salesman.
  • The company has a history of shady business practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "shady" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sombrio

🇮🇳 छायादार

🇩🇪 schattig

🇮🇩 teduh

🇺🇦 затінений

🇵🇱 zacieniony

🇯🇵 日陰の

🇫🇷 ombragé

🇪🇸 sombrío

🇹🇷 gölgeli

🇰🇷 그늘진

🇸🇦 مظلل

🇨🇿 stinný

🇸🇰 tienistý

🇨🇳 遮荫的

🇸🇮 senčen

🇮🇸 skýlaður

🇰🇿 көлеңкелі

🇬🇪 ჩრდილოვანი

🇦🇿 kölgəli

🇲🇽 sombrío

Etymology

The word 'shady' originated from the Middle English word 'shadwe', which means 'partial darkness'. Over time, it evolved to describe places that are dark or gloomy due to the shade of something. In the 19th century, 'shady' also took on a figurative meaning to describe something or someone of questionable honesty or legality.

See also: shade, shaded, shades, shading, shadow.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,560, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.