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
  • Each shade is thoughtfully chosen to evoke an unmistakable ultra-feminine allure.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Harrison recommends the cherry chocolate shade for its rich color, which happens to pair nicely with her casual bedroom decor.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of shade
Noun
  • But against a Borussia Dortmund team that is a shadow of the side that made last season’s final, this is arguably their best opportunity.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Remarkably, the eclipses are 521 years apart, which means the moon takes an almost identical path through Earth's shadow and occurs against the same background stars.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 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
  • The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.
    — Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of dusk
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