How to Use shady in a Sentence

shady

adjective
Definition of shadynext
Synonyms for shadynext
  • Their backyard is nice and shady.
  • I don't trust him. He seems like a pretty shady character.
  • Set the bow in a shady spot under a tarp or in a garage.
    — Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
  • Across the road, the view from their living room used to be a grove of tall shady trees.
    — John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2023
  • These are great plants to add to shady areas in your yard.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • The shady half of the bull ring began to fill up with families.
    — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 12 July 2023
  • When the day is at its hottest, around lunch hours, seek shady areas.
    — Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 22 July 2023
  • When the weather warms, move the plant outdoors into a shady spot.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2023
  • In a bit of shady behavior, though, news of the final deal came the same day as the WGA began a strike.
    — Vulture, 2 May 2023
  • Lily of the Valley is known for its sweet scent and does well in damp and shady garden areas.
    — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The event lawn, complete with shady oak trees, has a pavilion and seating area.
    — Vicki Salemi, Chron, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Yet, there is some light at the end of this blindingly shady tunnel.
    — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 May 2023
  • The younger hikers convene in small groups, pull off their boots and settle in shady spots.
    — Rebecca Frankel, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2023
  • They can be found under shady places like logs, rocks, large shrubs, and woodpiles.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The sunlight needs to also be the perfect amount, not too sunny or too shady.
    — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The fate of the newer, modern house up the hill, nestled among a shady grove of redwood and oak trees, was less certain.
    — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Adding variegated and lime green foliage to a shady area will help make the space feel brighter.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The shady side of social media Over the years, most of us have willingly overshared.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2023
  • A lot of people can relate to being a little shady and messy.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Yes, Jack [Crudup’s character] may or may not be shady.
    — Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The last thing the Task Force needs is for anyone to aim a little sunshine at their shady informant.
    — Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 15 May 2023
  • Site the container in a shady spot, keep it watered, and leave it outdoors in winter.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2022
  • That can mean staggered shifts with a long break in the middle of the day, or switching tasks to something in a shadier or cooler spot for part of the shift.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Poti included chairs, a shady spot for owners to sit and a cooler full of water and snacks.
    — Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The health of an ecosystem doesn’t just come down to who eats who, but also what a habitat looks like and where there are and aren’t shady hiding spots.
    — Popular Science, 25 Jan. 2024
  • But nice, shady benches where parents can sit and relax?
    — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Step 4: Find a shady/cool spot One of the simplest ways to avoid the effects of extreme heat is to find a place where the sun cannot touch you, according to Pullins.
    — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023
  • When push comes to shove, both Robert and the somewhat shady Reddit boy are decent people, each saving the day (and a woman), in a way.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The route from Todd Lake starts out in shady pine forest before crossing through wide open alpine meadows and over sparkling clear creeks.
    — Haley Nelson | , oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The family has been hanging out on the beach, their three tents providing some shady respite from the sun, since 9:30 this morning.
    — Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 22 June 2023

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