shadowy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Travolta’s narration hints at the realizations that come later, when age and education help shine new light onto the shadowy parts of the past.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
With street lights off, residents walked home through shadowy neighbourhoods while cinemas that usually buzz with late screenings stayed dark.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
And from the shadowy, crystal-studded darkness Goth Yoga LA was born.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
The London museum highlights the 18th-century painter’s rich, shadowy tableaux, emblematic of their age of intellectual discovery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
But he was already way ahead of us, and Marlene was by now no more than a shadowy shape moving through the trees, and then I lost sight of her altogether.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
Vocabulary lists containing shadowy
"Ode to the Table" by Pablo Neruda
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The One and Only Ivan
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Wild Robot
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
