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shadily

/ˈʃeɪ.dɪ.li/
sha · di · ly
Adjective:shady
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shadily Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a dishonest, disreputable, or suspicious manner.

Example

"The real estate agent acted shadily by concealing the building's structural defects from the buyers."

2

In a way that provides or is situated in shade; dimly or darkly.

Example

"The narrow garden path wound shadily beneath the overhanging branches of the ancient oak trees."

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• Nearby Words

shade
shadeless
shades
shadily
shadiness
shading
shadow

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shadily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shadily
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