Abounding in shade or shades; overspread with shade; causing shade.

Of or pertaining to shade or darkness;

filled with shade; "the shady side of the street"; "the surface of the pond is dark and shadowed"; "we sat on rocks in a shadowy cove"; "cool umbrageous woodlands"

unfit to be seen or known; of questionable character; unsavory; equivocal; dubious, corrupt, or criminal; as, a shady character; -- of people or activities.

of questionable taste or morality; "a louche nightclub"; "a louche painting"

not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"

Sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.

of businesses and businessmen; "a fly-by-night operation"