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Meaning of shadowy
The primary meaning of "shadowy" is related to something that is partially or totally dark, or something that is suspicious or of questionable character.
Etymology of shadowy
The word "shadowy" comes from the Old English words "scad(u)" meaning shadow and the suffix "-y" which forms an adjective, with the word "shadow" itself derived from the Old English "scad(u)" and the Proto-Germanic "skadiz" also meaning shadow, which is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "skot-" meaning darkness or shadow.
Synonyms
dark
obscure
faint
indistinct
vague
ambiguous
unclear
murky
gloomy
dismal
dreary
somber
mysterious
sinister
eerie
suspicious
dubious
questionable
shady
evasive
elusive
surreptitious
covert
clandestine
stealthy
furtive
secretive
hidden
concealed
veiled
shrouded
enveloped
indeterminate
nebulous
hazy
fuzzy
blurry
cloudy
dim
dusky
tenebrous
umbrageous
caliginous
Definitions
- Giving an impression of secrecy or suspicion, or of being somewhat disreputable
- * Partially or totally dark, especially due to the blocking of light by something
Usage Examples
- The shadowy figure lurked in the alley, avoiding detection by the police.
- * The company's shadowy business dealings raised suspicions among investors.
- * The room was filled with shadowy corners, making it difficult to see.