shadier; shadiest
1
: producing or affording shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
3
a
: of questionable merit : uncertain, unreliable
b
Examples of shady in a Sentence
Their backyard is nice and shady.
I don't trust him. He seems like a pretty shady character.
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The event takes place on the big shady lawn of Wheeler Park downtown July 5-7.
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Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
The shady North Lawn is about 7,600 square feet, and the South Lawn picnic area is about 5,750 square feet.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Try incorporating a reading nook under a shady front yard tree, add an outdoor swing, or group a few chairs together for an intimate conversation area.
—Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Other races that will soon be decided feature candidates with shady pasts who are either trying to hold onto power or make a comeback.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
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Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
The shady North Lawn is about 7,600 square feet, and the South Lawn picnic area is about 5,750 square feet.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Try incorporating a reading nook under a shady front yard tree, add an outdoor swing, or group a few chairs together for an intimate conversation area.
—Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Other races that will soon be decided feature candidates with shady pasts who are either trying to hold onto power or make a comeback.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shady. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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shady
adjective
shadier; shadiest
1
: casting a shadow : giving shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
a shady grove
3
: not right or honest
a shady business deal
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