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Comparative
shadier
Superlative
shadiest
1
having a suspicious or dishonest quality
- The shady deal offered by the contractor made everyone skeptical about its legitimacy.
- Her shady past included a series of dubious financial transactions.
- The shady circumstances surrounding the donation raised eyebrows among the community members.
- He was known for his shady business practices, which often left clients in the dark.
- The shady origins of the product led consumers to question its safety and efficacy.
2
having limited sunlight, often due to obstruction from objects or clouds
- The garden remained shady throughout the day because of the tall trees.
- They sought relief from the hot sun under the shady canopy of the park.
- The picnic area was pleasantly shady, providing a cool retreat on a sunny day.
- Her favorite spot for reading was under the shady awning on the porch.
- The path through the forest was cool and shady, sheltered from the midday sun.
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