shade Synonyms
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- lucidity
- luminosity
- light
- light
- illumination
- effulgence
- brilliance
- brightness
- incandescence
- incandescence
- luminance
- illumination
- lucidity
- lightness
- luminosity
- luminance
- radiance
- brightness
- lightness
- radiance
- effulgence
- brilliance
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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.
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
blackness, gloom, dusk,shadow, dimness, umbra, shadiness,penumbra, murkiness,semidarkness
lucidity, luminosity, light,light, illumination, effulgence, brilliance, brightness, incandescence, incandescence
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.
