shaded
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of shaded
Explanation
Anything that's shaded is protected from the direct light of the sun, like a shaded patio or your shaded spot on the sand under a beach umbrella. This adjective can be used in two ways: first, to describe things that are blocked from the light or heat. That shaded section of your yard is a terrible place to plant sunflowers! In art, shaded areas are those parts of a picture that you color slightly darker, to capture the sense of a shadow. Shaded is from shade, which has a root that means "dark."
Vocabulary lists containing shaded
Example Sentences
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“A resort-style pool, tranquil lily ponds, meandering pathways, shaded terraces, and a full-size tennis court create moments of both recreation and quiet reflection, where the sounds of nature replace the pace of everyday life.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
If there’s a downside to stopping in the “hidden valley of enchantment,” it’s the distinct lack of shaded parking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Geuneulro, named after the Korean term for "shaded road", takes into account the positions of the sun and shadows cast by buildings and trees to recommend the most shaded routes through the city.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
That leaves fewer shaded, humid spaces for water to pool and mosquitoes to hide, as well as more access for mosquito predators such as birds and larger insects.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
I shaded my eyes and looked across the valley to see the cliffs in the distance and the tree that sheltered Patrick’s Well.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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