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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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
If your yard is shady, for example, think ahead to find a plant that does not require full sun.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Looking ahead, the finale teased that the new mission of Night Agent protagonist Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) will be to probe Hagan’s links to shady information broker Jacob (Louis Herthum).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Like peas, lettuce can be planted in shady sites to extend the harvest season into warmer months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shady. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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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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