shadowy

adjective
UK: /ˈʃædəʊi/
US: /ˈʃædoʊi/

  1. Full of shadow; dark or dimly lit.

    1. The corner was shadowy and hard to see.
    2. He led us through a shadowy path in the forest.

  2. Difficult to see or understand clearly; mysterious or vague.

    1. He saw a shadowy figure in the distance.
    2. The details of the deal remained shadowy and unclear to the public.

  3. Involving activities that are often dishonest or illegal.

    1. The company had a shadowy past with many controversies.
    2. The investigation revealed shadowy dealings and financial irregularities.

Synonyms

obscure shady dim covert vague murky dark

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shadowy" in English means: Full of shadow; dark or dimly lit., Difficult to see or understand clearly; mysterious or vague., Involving activities that are often dishonest or illegal..

The phonetic transcription of "shadowy" is /ˈʃædəʊi/ in British English and /ˈʃædoʊi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shadowy": obscure, shady, dim, covert, vague, murky, dark.

Example usage of "shadowy": "The corner was shadowy and hard to see.". More examples on the page.