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Meaning of shadowed
The primary meaning of the word "shadowed" is to follow or accompany someone closely, often in a secretive or threatening manner.
Etymology of shadowed
The word "shadowed" comes from the Old English word "scaduwian", which is derived from "scadu", meaning shadow, and the suffix "-ian", indicating a verb
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially meaning to cast a shadow over something, and later developing the sense of following or accompanying someone closely
Synonyms
darkened
obscured
eclipsed
shaded
gloomy
dimmed
clouded
veiled
screened
hidden
concealed
camouflaged
masked
disguised
covered
screened
protected
guarded
watched
followed
tracked
stalked
haunted
dogged
plagued
beset
afflicted
troubled
tormented
harassed
menaced
threatened
loomed
lurked
sneaked
crept
ambushed
waylaid
intercepted
surveilled
monitored
Definitions
- To follow or accompany someone closely, often in a secretive or threatening manner
- To cast a shadow over something, making it darker or less visible
- To overshadow or surpass something in importance or influence
Usage Examples
- The detective shadowed the suspect for hours, trying to gather evidence
- The trees shadowed the path, making it difficult to see
- The company's financial troubles have shadowed its future prospects
Antonyms
illuminated
revealed
exposed
uncovered
unveiled
disclosed
spotlighted
highlighted
emphasized
clarified
explained
revealed
opened
accessible
visible
transparent
clear
bright
radiant
sunny
cloudless
unobstructed
unhindered
unimpeded
free
unrestricted