shade (Meaning)
shade (n)
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
a position of relative inferiority
a slight amount or degree of difference
a mental representation of some haunting experience
a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
shade (v)
cast a shadow over
represent the effect of shade or shadow on
protect from light, heat, or view
vary slightly
pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree
shade (n.)
Comparative obscurity owing to interception or interruption of the rays of light; partial darkness caused by the intervention of something between the space contemplated and the source of light.
Darkness; obscurity; -- often in the plural.
An obscure place; a spot not exposed to light; hence, a secluded retreat.
That which intercepts, or shelters from, light or the direct rays of the sun; hence, also, that which protects from heat or currents of air; a screen; protection; shelter; cover; as, a lamp shade.
Shadow.
The soul after its separation from the body; -- so called because the ancients it to be perceptible to the sight, though not to the touch; a spirit; a ghost; as, the shades of departed heroes.
The darker portion of a picture; a less illuminated part. See Def. 1, above.
Degree or variation of color, as darker or lighter, stronger or paler; as, a delicate shade of pink.
A minute difference or variation, as of thought, belief, expression, etc.; also, the quality or degree of anything which is distinguished from others similar by slight differences; as, the shades of meaning in synonyms.
To undergo or exhibit minute difference or variation, as of color, meaning, expression, etc.; to pass by slight changes; -- used chiefly with a preposition, as into, away, off.
shade (v. t.)
To shelter or screen by intercepting the rays of light; to keep off illumination from.
To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen; to hide; as, to shade one's eyes.
To obscure; to dim the brightness of.
To pain in obscure colors; to darken.
To mark with gradations of light or color.
To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
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shade Sentence Examples
- The tree's leaves cast a dappled shade upon the sunlit grass.
- The sunglasses' lenses darkened the world to a pleasant shade of amber.
- The artist blended different shades of blue to create a vibrant ocean scene.
- The old barn had faded to a weathered shade of gray.
- The curtains were drawn closed, casting a dim shade over the room.
- The lipstick she wore was a deep shade of crimson.
- The shade of the lampshade perfectly complemented the wallpaper.
- The fruit punch had a lovely shade of pink that matched the party decorations.
- The director used different shades of lighting to create an atmospheric mood.
- The eyeshadow palette contained a wide array of shades, from shimmery gold to matte black.
FAQs About the word shade
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body, a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color, protective cove
gloom, blackness,shadow, dusk, shadiness, dimness, umbra,penumbra, obscurity, murkiness
luminosity, incandescence, incandescence, brilliance, brightness, luminosity, luminance, lightness, lucidity, luminance
The tree's leaves cast a dappled shade upon the sunlit grass.
The sunglasses' lenses darkened the world to a pleasant shade of amber.
The artist blended different shades of blue to create a vibrant ocean scene.
The old barn had faded to a weathered shade of gray.
