shadily
/ˈʃeɪdɪli/
adverb
- In a way that is dishonest, suspicious, or of doubtful character.
- The deal was arranged shadily, with no written contract.
- He acted shadily, always looking over his shoulder.
- The company was shadily avoiding taxes by hiding profits overseas.
- In a way that provides or is full of shade.
- The garden was shadily lit by the tall trees overhead.
- They sat shadily under the awning to avoid the sun.
- The path ran shadily between two rows of old elms.
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