shadier; shadiest
1
: producing or affording shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
3
a
: of questionable merit : uncertain, unreliable
b
Examples of shady in a Sentence
Their backyard is nice and shady.
I don't trust him. He seems like a pretty shady character.
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Bush violet thrives in shady conditions of the porch, producing an abundance of bright purple blooms throughout the growing season.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
As long as there’s plenty of clearance for fire safety measures, the tree’s branches can provide a shady spot for gathering while the sun is still high in the sky.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Powdery mildew is most often observed on roses grown in shady conditions or poor air circulation.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
When the plants decline, place their containers with the bulbs in a shady spot and keep lightly moist until new growth is noted.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
As long as there’s plenty of clearance for fire safety measures, the tree’s branches can provide a shady spot for gathering while the sun is still high in the sky.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Powdery mildew is most often observed on roses grown in shady conditions or poor air circulation.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
When the plants decline, place their containers with the bulbs in a shady spot and keep lightly moist until new growth is noted.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shady
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shady. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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shady
adjective
shadier; shadiest
1
: casting a shadow : giving shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
a shady grove
3
: not right or honest
a shady business deal
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