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shadowy

|shad/ow/y|

🇺🇸

/ˈʃædoʊi/

🇬🇧

/ˈʃædəʊi/

(shadow)

dark shape

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Adjective
shadow	shadows	shadowers	shadowing	shadows	shadowed	shadowed	shadowing	shadowier	shadowiest	shadowy

Etymology

Etymology Information

'shadowy' originates from the Old English word 'sceadu,' meaning 'shade' or 'shadow.'

Historical Evolution

'sceadu' evolved into the Middle English word 'schadwe,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'shadowy.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'shade or darkness,' but over time it evolved to include meanings of 'mystery' and 'ambiguity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

full of shadows; dark and gloomy.

The forest was shadowy and mysterious.

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Adjective 2

not clearly defined or not having a distinct form.

The details of the plan remain shadowy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35