shadowiness

/ˈʃædoʊinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being full of shadows; darkness or dimness.
    • The forest's shadowiness gave it a mysterious and peaceful feeling.
    • The shadowiness of the old basement made it hard to find the light switch.
    • As the sun set, the shadowiness of the room increased, and we lit candles.
  2. The quality of being vague, unclear, or difficult to understand.
    • The shadowiness of the contract's language worried the lawyer.
    • The poem's shadowiness allowed readers to interpret it in many different ways.
    • There was a shadowiness to his explanation that made everyone suspicious.
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