umbratile

adjective

um·​bra·​tile

ˈəmbrəˌtīl

1

: carried on in seclusion : recondite

2

archaic : of an insubstantial nature : shadowy

Word History

Etymology

Latin umbratilis, from umbratus (past participle of umbrare) + -ilis -ile

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