unshadowed

[ uhn-shad-ohd ]

adjective

1. not shadowed; shadowed; not darkened or obscured by shadow; free from gloom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unshadowed¹

First recorded in 1585–95; un- ¹ + shadow + -ed ²

Example Sentences

When she left the dark bank for the unshadowed stream, the wind struck her brow and the glittering stars perplexed her.

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Karen quite realized that her status must be a very different one from that of the unshadowed young girl.

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The unshadowed eyes in the pudding visage rested on the three five-dollar bills Hahn still held in his hand.

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At the very last, he turned upon his side, looked into his mother's face, his eyes unshadowed and joyous.

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The background itself, modified by many an unshadowed promontory, was accented in caverns of manger and223 roof.

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