Definition of SHADINESS

shadiness

Plural: shadinesses

Noun

  • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
    • "there's too much shadiness to take good photographs"
  • of questionable honesty or legality
    • "they acted with such obvious shadiness that they were instantly recognizable"
    • "the shadiness of their transactions"
  • The property of being shady.

Origin / Etymology

From shady + -ness.

Synonyms

shade, shadowiness

Scrabble Score: 13

shadiness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
shadiness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shadiness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

shadiness: valid Words With Friends Word