shadowiness meaning

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shadowiness (noun): relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body.

Definition of shadowiness

  1. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
    • it is much cooler in the shade
    • there's too much shadiness to take good photographs

    Synonyms: shade, shadiness

    Type of: semidarkness

    Kinds: shadow

    Related forms: shadowy

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in SS · 11-letter words

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