shades

British  

/ ʃeɪdz /

plural noun

1. gathering darkness at nightfall

2. a slang word for sunglasses

3. (often capital) a literary term for Hades

4. (foll by of) undertones or suggestions

   shades of my father!

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Example Sentences

Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.

From The Wall Street Journal

And we felt the shades of eternal night falling fast because at this point, remember, we supposed Miss Myrt Arbuckle was alive and kicking and drawing up her lessons for another nightmare year.

From Literature

“The two silvery cranes sparkle against the clouds. So many shades of blue and gray, it almost seems painted! Her skill is most extraordinary.”

From Literature

The actress asked Wintour what she thought of her dress, to which Wintour put on her shades—and her chilliest tone—and said, “And the nominees are.”

From The Wall Street Journal

We got two different shades, and he chooses the brighter crayon.

From Literature

Related Words

• specs
• sunglasses