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SHADY

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Shady.

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Shady - as an adjective satellite

Quiet, dark, or concealed

Example: "Her shady past intrigued him"

Not as expected

Example: "There was something fishy about the accident"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fishy14funny11suspect11suspicious14

Of questionable honesty or legality

Example: "He established a dummy company through which he laundered vast sums of cash from shady middlemen and arms dealers"

Filled with shade

Example: "The shady side of the street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shadowed16shadowy17umbrageous15

Shady - as an adjective

Abounding in shades.

Causing shade.

Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.

Not trustworthy; disreputable.

Example: "He is a shady character."

Mean, cruel.

Example: "Don't be shady, give us a go."

Example Sentences

"The old house had a shady porch where you could escape from the sun."
"I wouldn't trust that shady character hanging around the street corner."
"He made a shady deal with his business partner, and now they're both in trouble."
"The park was full of shady trees, providing a cool spot to relax."
"Her shady past caught up with her when the police discovered her criminal record."
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Word Game Points

Is SHADY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shady is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHADY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHADY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shady is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHADY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHADY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shady is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHADY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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