shaded
Out of glare
Shaded describes something protected from direct light, especially sunlight: a shaded patio, shaded by tall oaks.
In drawing and design, shaded areas are darkened to suggest depth or shadow: The artist shaded the figure's cheekbones.
Shaded can also mean gradually varied in color or tone: shaded from pale yellow to deep orange.
Sunglasses and lamps may be shaded—fitted with something that blocks or diffuses light.
Insufficient illumination
- darknessTotal absence of light
- umbraComplete shadow region
- penumbraRegion of partial illumination
- twilightLight after sunset
dusk · gloaming · obscured · murky · gloom · subdued · lowlight · overcast
Kept safe from harm
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
- parasolHandheld shade device
arbor · pergola · tarp · tent · overhang · gazebo · veranda · porch
Having irregular color patches
- speckledDotted with small marks
- fleckedSpotted with small marks
- stippledMarked with small dots
- variegatedMarked with different colors
spotted · patchy · sunspots · filtered · leafy · latticed · slatted · striped
Mixed into uniformity
- gradationIncremental transition between stages
- ombreGraduated color effect
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
- tonedMuscularly firm and defined
hue · value · contrast · lighter · darker · transition · spectrum · faded
Kept out of sight
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- veiledConcealed or obscured
- obscureUnknown to most
- covertIntentionally concealed
clandestine · furtive · mysterious · dubious · suspicious · sketchy · questionable · underhanded
dimness
Insufficient illumination
twilight · dusk · gloaming · obscured · murky · gloom · subdued · lowlight · overcast · shadowy
sheltered
Kept safe from harm
parasol · arbor · pergola · tarp · tent · overhang · gazebo · veranda · porch · bower
mottled
Having irregular color patches
variegated · spotted · patchy · sunspots · filtered · leafy · latticed · slatted · striped · patterned
blended
Mixed into uniformity
- gradationIncremental transition between stages
- ombreGraduated color effect
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
toned · hue · value · contrast · lighter · darker · transition · spectrum · faded · softened
hidden
Kept out of sight
covert · clandestine · furtive · mysterious · dubious · suspicious · sketchy · questionable · underhanded · illicit
shadedsunny
Bright with daylight
sun-drenched · sunlit · exposed · unshaded · unshadowed
- cast a shadowIntercept light, create silhouette
- eye shadowCosmetic for lids
- pale shadeFaint, light color
- five o'clock shadowDay-end facial hair
- shadow of a doubtMinimal remaining uncertainty
- shadow boxingPracticing punches without partner
shade, shadow, shades, shading, sunshade, lampshade, eyeshade, unshaded, shadeless