adjective
- protected from direct sunlight or bright light
- darkened or colored in with pencil, pen, or other medium
- having gradual variations in color or tone
Usage: art and drawing
Examples
- We sat in the shaded area under the large oak tree.
- The artist carefully shaded the portrait to create depth.
- The shaded garden was much cooler than the sunny lawn.
- She used a pencil to create shaded areas in her drawing.
- The shaded glass windows reduced the glare from outside.
- The map showed shaded regions indicating different elevations.
- They preferred the shaded side of the building during lunch.