Shades
/ʃeɪdz/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters
Definition of Shades
noun
- Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
"The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day."
- Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
"Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here."
- A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
"I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse."
- A subtle variation in a concept.
"shades of meaning"
- An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
"shades of Groucho"
verb
- To shield from light.
"The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."
- To alter slightly.
"Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them."
- To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
"The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas."
- (of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
"Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count."
- To darken, particularly in drawing.
"I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows."
noun
- Sunglasses.
"His shades are by some famous designer."
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SYNONYMS
sunglassessunnies
ANTONYMS
unshade