shaded

• Diz-se de uma área ou objeto protegido da luz solar direta, geralmente implicando um estado mais fresco ou mais escuro. Também pode indicar algo com sombra, tonalidade ou marcação escura.

Describes an area or object that is protected from direct sunlight, often implying a cooler or darker condition.

1. Protected from direct lightA2formal

   Being in or providing shade; sheltered from direct sunlight.

   Sombreado

   • We sat in a shaded area of the garden.
   • The shaded path was cooler than the open road.
   • She chose a shaded spot under the tree for her picnic.

   Sinônimoscoveredshadowedshadyshelteredumbrageous

   Antônimosbrightexposedsunlitsunny

2. Darkened or dimmedB1formal

   Having areas of darkness or reduced light, often for artistic effect.

   Sombreado

   • The artist used shaded lines to create depth in the drawing.
   • The room was shaded by heavy curtains.
   • The shaded part of the photograph added mystery.

   Sinônimosdarkeneddimmedgloomymurkyshadowedshady

   Antônimosbrightilluminatedluminousradiant

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de bloquear ou filtrar a luz, ou para mudar ou variar gradualmente algo, como uma cor ou uma opinião.

A verb used to indicate the act of blocking or filtering light, or to gradually change or vary something, such as color or opinion.

1. Block lightA2formal

   To protect from direct sunlight or bright light by creating a shadow.

   Sombrear

   • She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
   • The trees shade the house from the afternoon sun.
   • He used an umbrella to shade himself from the rain.

   Sinônimosblockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   Antônimosexposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

   To make an area darker, especially in a drawing or picture.

   Escurecer ou colorir

   • The artist shaded the edges of the portrait to add depth.
   • She carefully shaded the sky in her landscape painting.
   • He shaded the area under the tree to show shadow.

   Sinônimosblackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   Antônimosbrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   Ofender sutilmente

   • She shaded her rival during the interview.
   • He shaded his coworker by mentioning their mistakes.
   • The comedian shaded the politician in his routine.

   Sinônimosbelittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

Variantes phrasalshade off