shadiness Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
   shadowiness; shade.
   
   • it is much cooler in the shade
   • there's too much shadiness to take good photographs
2. noun of questionable honesty or legality
   
   • they acted with such obvious shadiness that they were instantly recognizable
   • the shadiness of their transactions

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