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Comparative
more shadowy
Superlative
most shadowy
1
dimly lit or obscured by shadows, often creating an atmosphere of mystery or uncertainty
- The shadowy alley was dimly lit by a single flickering streetlamp.
- She wandered through the shadowy forest, feeling a sense of unease.
- The shadowy silhouette of the mountains loomed against the evening sky.
- The shadowy room was illuminated only by the glow of a distant candle.
2
faint or unclear, often making it hard to see or understand fully
- The detective followed the shadowy figure through the foggy streets.
- The figure in the distance was shadowy and hard to recognize.
- The shadowy outline of the mountains was barely visible through the mist.
- In the darkness, only the outline of a shadowy figure could be seen.
- The movie featured a shadowy figure that haunted the protagonist’s dreams.
3
involving unclear or suspicious practices
- He had a shadowy reputation, with rumors of illegal dealings surrounding him.
- The company’s shadowy business practices raised concerns among investors.
- His shadowy past made it hard for people to trust him completely.
- He gave a shadowy explanation that left us with more questions than answers.
- The contract had shadowy terms, leaving many details deliberately vague.