Synonyms for

Shaded

Verb / ˈʃeɪdɪd / Another word for shaded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having shade; darkened or dimmed by clouds, trees, or buildings

Synonyms & similar words

unshaded shade shadow fillin shadeoff shadowed dimmed obscured veiled clouded darkened blacked-out eclipsed shrouded veiled screened covered masked hidden veiled obfuscated camouflaged cloaked blanketed pallid

Synonyms by register

Formal

obscured dimmed darkened screened

Informal

shadowy dim dark

Literary

umbrageous crepuscular gloomy

Antonyms

bright sunny lit clear exposed unshaded illuminated

Common collocations

  • shaded area
  • lightly shaded
  • deeply shaded
  • shaded path
  • shaded relief
  • shaded by trees
  • shaded region

Word family

noun shade
verb shade
adjective shaded
adverb shadedly

Usage note

Often used to describe areas protected from direct sunlight, implying coolness or privacy. Can also refer to subtle differences in color or meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The shaded porch was a relief from the hot sun.
  2. The artist used shaded colors to create a moody atmosphere in the painting.
  3. The flowers in the shaded part of the garden grew better than those in direct sunlight.
  4. She wore a hat to keep her face shaded from the sun.
  5. The shaded side of the mountain was covered in snow.

Quotes

  • A shaded light will be thrown on much that is obscure, and everything will be made plain.
  • The shaded flower looks the same as a brightly lit one to the bee.
  • He who is too much afraid of being duped has lost the power of being magnanimous.

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