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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Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
But between them and IPO riches lies an opaque network of shadowy middlemen, each eager to take their cut, some selling nothing but air.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The live-action series, which premieres on May 27, is based on the Marvel comics and stars Nicolas Cage as the shadowy Spider-Man variant.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 May 2026
Not to be outdone, its Moorea shorts subtly incorporate both the brand’s trademark turtle and a shadowy check pattern through jacquard weaving.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
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“Shadowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shadowy. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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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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