shadowy

(s̸hadō ē)

adjective

  1. that is or is like a shadow; specif.,
    1. without reality or substance; illusory
    2. dim; indistinct
  2. shaded or full of shadow

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See shadowy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective shad·ow·i·er, shad·ow·i·est
  1. Relating to or resembling a shadow.
  2. Full of or dark with shadow. See Synonyms at dark.
  3. Lacking distinctness; faint.
  4. Lacking substance; unsubstantial.

Related Forms:

  • shadˈow·i·ly adverb
  • shadˈow·i·ness noun

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