B1adjectivenaturemedia
US/ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/
UK/ˈʃæd.əʊ.i/
dark, with many shadows, or secret and not clearly known
In context
A shadowy figure stood at the end of the dark corridor.
The old library was cool and shadowy, even at noon.
Police are investigating a shadowy group that funds the attacks.
Words that go with shadowy
adjective + noun
- shadowy figureA shadowy figure ran across the yard.
- shadowy cornerSomething moved in the shadowy corner.
- shadowy worldThe film shows the shadowy world of spies.
- shadowy pastThe businessman has a shadowy past.
- shadowy organizationA shadowy organization controls the trade.
- shadowy forestThey walked through the cool, shadowy forest.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The room was very shadow.Correct: The room was very shadowy.