shadiness

noun

Definition of shadinessnext
as in shade
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays the inviting shadiness of a woodland grove

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  1. shade
  2. shadow
  3. blackness
  4. gloom
  5. dusk
Noun
  • According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
    — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The impressive 14-color shade range is really just the tip of the iceberg with these linen shorts — the real highlights are the adjustable elastic waistband, spacious side pockets, and breathable, forgiving fabric.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of shade
Noun
  • Dell, of course, is and has long been a pillar of the tech community, and Michael Dell casts a gigantic shadow of success and entrepreneurial grit.
    — Amir Husain, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Nosferatu officially brings Bill Skarsgård's Orlok out of the shadows (exclusive) Was there one particular scene that was especially difficult to shoot?
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of shadow
Noun
  • Passengers experience a few minutes of weightlessness during this stretch and get to see Earth against the blackness of space.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, shone above the horizon, brilliant against the blackness.
    — Nicholas J. R. White Kat Hill, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of blackness
Noun
  • Shear acquits himself well with Sam’s starstruck regard of this famous and beautiful creature who’s inexplicably taken an interest in him, and then with his gloom when things go sour.
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • However, the survey results aren’t all doom and gloom, as 79% of parents reported relief in venting to friends about their most stressful parenting moments.
    — Christian Dashiell, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of gloom
Noun
  • To keep safe, researchers suggest swimmers should avoid wearing shiny jewelry, refrain from swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid areas where fishermen are present.
    — Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Near dusk, the train slid into an empty station called Varkala Sivagiri.
    — Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of dusk
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“Shadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadiness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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