ALL meanings of shadowlike
shad·ow
S s - noun shadowlike a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light. 1
- noun shadowlike shade or comparative darkness, as in an area. 1
- noun shadowlike shadows, darkness, especially that coming after sunset. 1
- noun shadowlike shelter; protection: sanctuary in the shadow of the church. 1
- noun shadowlike a slight suggestion; trace: beyond the shadow of a doubt. 1
- noun shadowlike a specter or ghost: pursued by shadows. 1
- noun shadowlike a hint or faint, indistinct image or idea; intimation: shadows of things to come. 1
- noun shadowlike a mere semblance: the shadow of power. 1
- noun shadowlike a reflected image. 1
- noun shadowlike the representation of the absence of light on a form. the dark part of a picture, especially as representing the absence of illumination: Rembrandt's figures often emerge gradually from the shadows. 1
- noun shadowlike (in architectural shades and shadows) a dark figure or image cast by an object or part of an object upon a surface that would otherwise be illuminated by the theoretical light source. Compare shade (def 16). 1
- noun shadowlike a period or instance of gloom, unhappiness, mistrust, doubt, dissension, or the like, as in friendship or one's life: Their relationship was not without shadows. 1
- noun shadowlike a dominant or pervasive threat, influence, or atmosphere, especially one causing gloom, fear, doubt, or the like: They lived under the shadow of war. 1
- noun shadowlike an inseparable companion: The dog was his shadow. 1
- noun shadowlike a person who follows another in order to keep watch upon that person, as a spy or detective. 1
- verb with object shadowlike to overspread with shadow; shade. 1
- verb with object shadowlike to cast a gloom over; cloud: The incident shadowed their meeting. 1
- verb with object shadowlike to screen or protect from light, heat, etc.; shade. 1
- verb with object shadowlike to follow (a person) about secretly, in order to keep watch over his movements. 1
- verb with object shadowlike to represent faintly, prophetically, etc. (often followed by forth). 1
- verb with object shadowlike Archaic. to shelter or protect. 1
- verb with object shadowlike Archaic. to shade in painting, drawing, etc. 1
- adjective shadowlike of or relating to a shadow cabinet. 1
- adjective shadowlike without official authority: a shadow government. 1
- adjective shadowlike resembling or having the characteristics of a shadow 0
- adverb shadowlike in shadowy manner 0