1
a
: of the nature of or resembling a shadow
b
: faintly perceptible : indistinct
2
: being in or obscured by shadow
deep shadowy interiors
3
a
b
Examples of shadowy in a Sentence
She was pursued by a shadowy figure.
He had only a shadowy idea of what they wanted him to do.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
In the shadowy underworld of soil, tiny plastic particles are lurking like molecular saboteurs.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
But this season, the biggest mystery may be Emily herself – when secrets from her past and the shadowy group known as CH1M3RA resurface, leading to revelations and a shocking finale that promises to change everything.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Her glam included such standout elements as bold brows and shadowy eye makeup, along with the wet hair trend.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Shadowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shadowy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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shadowy
adjective
shad·owy
ˈshad-ə-wē 
1
a
: not realistic
shadowy dreams of glory
b
: dim as a shadow
the shadowy area between good and bad
2
: full of shade
a shadowy lane
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