shadowed
Definition
Adjective: 1. Filled with shade; darkened by shadows: Describes an area or object that is in shadow, not receiving direct light, and therefore is comparatively dark or dim.
Usage
The adjective "shadowed" is used to describe a place, space, or object that is obscured from light, creating a shaded or darkened effect. It often conveys a sense of coolness, concealment, or dimness. * It typically follows a linking verb like was, is, looked, or remained. * It can be used before a noun as a descriptive adjective.
Examples
- The shadowed alley felt cool and quiet compared to the sunny street.
- Her face was shadowed by the wide brim of her hat.
- We walked through the deep, shadowed forest.
- The room remained shadowed even in the afternoon.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to suggest something is obscured, hidden, or cast into doubt.
- His early successes were shadowed by later failures.
- A sense of unease shadowed the celebrations.
Variants and Related Words
- Shadow (noun): A dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.
- Shadow (verb): To follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly.
- Shadowy (adjective): Full of shadows; dim; vague or indistinct.
- Shady (adjective): Situated in or full of shade; of dubious character.
- Umbrageous (adjective) : Affording or characterized by shade.
Synonyms
- Shaded
- Shadowy
- Dim
- Dusky
- Murky
Antonyms
- Sunny
- Bright
- Illuminated
- Lit
- Unshadowed
Adjective
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filled with shade
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the shady side of the street
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the surface of the pond is dark and shadowed
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we sat on rocks in a shadowy cove
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cool umbrageous woodlands
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