shaded

American

[shey-did] / ˈʃeɪ dɪd /

adjective

Printing.

noting or pertaining to an ornamented type in which a thin white line appears along one edge of each of the main strokes of a character.

Other Word Forms

shadedness noun
well-shaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of shaded

First recorded in 1575–85; shade + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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There were lots of delicious moments as Northampton shaded the 'Showdown' against Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

From BBC

The plan calls for three rows of shaded concrete bleachers for spectators alongside the competition pool.

From Los Angeles Times

There was definitely writing there—but so tiny I had to climb again onto the cot and hold the paper close to the shaded bulb.

From Literature

Wide red awnings shaded the windows where merchandise was displayed.

From Literature

Formal living and dining spaces flow easily onto shaded terraces and courtyards, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that has long defined Palm Springs living.

From MarketWatch

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