shady
adjective/ˈʃeɪdi/
/ˈʃeɪdi/
(comparative shadier, superlative shadiest)
- protected 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.
Extra Examples- Put the deckchair in a nice shady corner of the garden.
- This is a nice shady spot for a picnic.
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- (of a tree, etc.) providing shade from the sun
- [usually before noun] (informal) seeming to be dishonest or illegal
- a shady businessman/deal
- a shady character
Extra Examples- I don't want anything to do with your shady deals.
- some distinctly shady activities
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