shadowily

/ˈʃædoʊɪli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is full of shadows or darkness; dimly or obscurely.
    • The figures in the painting were shadowily outlined against the setting sun.
    • She moved shadowily through the forest, trying not to be seen.
    • The old house stood shadowily at the end of the lane, barely visible in the twilight.
  2. In a vague, unclear, or mysterious manner.
    • The plot of the novel unfolded shadowily, keeping readers guessing until the end.
    • The instructions were written shadowily, leaving everyone confused about what to do.
    • He spoke shadowily about his past, never giving any real details.