— shadily , adv. — shadiness , n.
/shay"dee/ , adj., shadier, shadiest .
1. abounding in shade; shaded: shady paths.
2. giving shade: a shady tree.
3. shadowy; indistinct; spectral.
4. of dubious character; rather disreputable: shady dealings.
5. on the shady side of , Informal. beyond (the specified age); more than: on the shady side of 40.
[ 1570-80; SHADE + -Y 1 ]