- 1protected from direct light from the sun by trees, buildings, etc. a shady garden We went to find somewhere cool and shady to have a drink.
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- 2(of a tree, etc.) providing shade from the sun
- 3[usually before noun] (informal) seeming to be dishonest or illegal a shady businessman/deal a shady character
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