Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪdi/

Definitions of shady

noun a place or area that is sheltered from the sun's direct rays

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a shady spot under the tree and decided to sit there.

A2 The children played in the shady area of the playground to escape the sun.

B1 The detective suspected that the man was involved in some shady dealings.

B2 The company's shady business practices eventually caught up with them.

C1 The politician was known for his shady connections to organized crime.

C2 The lawyer uncovered evidence of the shady financial transactions that led to the company's downfall.

adjective of doubtful honesty or legality; suspicious

Example Sentences

A1 I don't trust that shady guy.

A2 The alley looked shady and dark.

B1 She decided not to enter the shady business deal.

B2 The company's shady practices were exposed by the media.

C1 The politician was involved in a shady scandal.

C2 The CEO's shady dealings led to the downfall of the company.

Examples of shady in a Sentence

formal The businessman was accused of engaging in shady financial practices.

informal I don't trust that guy, he seems a bit shady.

slang I heard he's involved in some shady stuff.

figurative The tree provided a shady spot for us to rest under.

Grammatical Forms of shady

past tense

shaded

plural

shadies

comparative

shadier

superlative

shadiest

present tense

shade

future tense

will shade

perfect tense

have shaded

continuous tense

is shading

singular

shady

positive degree

shady

infinitive

to shade

gerund

shading

participle

shaded

Origin and Evolution of shady

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'shady' originated from the Old English word 'sceadu' meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'. It evolved over time to also refer to something dubious or suspicious.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical shade or shadow, the word 'shady' gradually took on a metaphorical meaning of being untrustworthy or dishonest. This evolution likely occurred as people associated dark or shadowy places with secrecy and deception.