shade
shayd
- n relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
it is much cooler in the shade - n a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted - n protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
they used umbrellas as shades
as the sun moved he readjusted the shade - n a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
don't argue about shades of meaning - n a position of relative inferiority
an achievement that puts everything else in the shade
his brother's success left him in the shade - n a slight amount or degree of difference
the new model is a shade better than the old one - n a mental representation of some haunting experience
- n a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
- v cast a shadow over
- v represent the effect of shade or shadow on
- v protect from light, heat, or view
- v vary slightly
shade the meaning - v pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree
the butterfly wings shade to yellow
- A look at best-selling shades around the world, from fashion-forward aviators in Milan to UV filters in hot Honolulu.
- The guitarist assures A-Mei that he does indeed feel that particular shade, not least because he's been caught in the A-Mei vortexa sexy, impish gaze that leaves men feeling .
- SHADE-OFF Once Tom Cruise was the undisputed sunglasses king.