1. (a.) Full of shade or shadows; causing shade or shadow.

2. (a.) Hence, dark; obscure; gloomy; dim.

3. (a.) Not brightly luminous; faintly light.

4. (a.) Faintly representative; hence, typical.

5. (a.) Unsubstantial; unreal; as, shadowy honor.

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