shady (Meaning)

Wordnet

shady (s)

quiet, dark, or concealed

not as expected

of questionable honesty or legality

filled with shade

Webster

shady (superl.)

Abounding in shade or shades; overspread with shade; causing shade.

Sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.

Of or pertaining to shade or darkness; hence, unfit to be seen or known; equivocal; dubious or corrupt.

shady Sentence Examples

  1. The shady trees cast a dappled pattern on the ground.
  2. His shady dealings landed him in legal trouble.
  3. The shady character lurked in the alley, his intentions unclear.
  4. The shady politician was known for exploiting loopholes and manipulating the public.
  5. The shady investment scheme promised unrealistic returns.
  6. The shady path led through an unkempt forest.
  7. The shady businessman was suspected of laundering money.
  8. The shady account contained illicit funds hidden from authorities.
  9. The shady website peddled counterfeit goods.
  10. The shady individual had a reputation for unethical behavior.

FAQs About the word shady

quiet, dark, or concealed, not as expected, of questionable honesty or legality, filled with shadeAbounding in shade or shades; overspread with shade; causing s

darkened, shadowy, shadowed,shaded, sheltered, murky,umbrageous, dim, canopied, covered

light, light, dazzling, sunny, dazzling, luminous, exposed, bright, lighted, luminous

The shady trees cast a dappled pattern on the ground.

His shady dealings landed him in legal trouble.

The shady character lurked in the alley, his intentions unclear.

The shady politician was known for exploiting loopholes and manipulating the public.