SHADE Synonyms
There are 39 hypernyms of the word shade. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SHADE
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nuance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||||||||
shadow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • shade within clear boundaries • an unilluminated area • something existing in perception only • a premonition of something adverse • an indication that something has been present • refuge from danger or observation • a dominating and pervasive presence • a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements • an inseparable companion verb • follow, usually without the person's knowledge • cast a shadow over • make appear small by comparison | ||||||||
tint | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • a dye for coloring the hair • a just detectable amount verb • color lightly | ||||||||
tone | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of a person's voice • (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages • (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound • a steady sound without overtones • the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli • a musical interval of two semitones • the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author verb • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically • vary the pitch of one's speech • change the color or tone of • change to a color image • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||||
hue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength verb • take on color or become colored • suffuse with color | ||||||||
ghost | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else • the visible disembodied soul of a dead person • a suggestion of some quality verb • move like a ghost • haunt like a ghost; pursue • write for someone else | ||||||||
lampshade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view | ||||||||
nicety | nounn | |||||||
noun • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||||||||
refinement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the result of improving something • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||||||||
shadiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body • questionable honesty or legality | ||||||||
shadowiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body | ||||||||
specter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a ghostly appearing figure | ||||||||
spectre | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ghostly appearing figure • a mental representation of some haunting experience | ||||||||
subtlety | nounn | |||||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze | ||||||||
tad | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
noun • a slight amount or degree of difference | ||||||||
tincture | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a substance that colors or dyes • an indication that something has been present • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution verb • fill, as with a certain quality • stain or tinge with a slight amount of a color | ||||||||
wraith | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental representation of some haunting experience | ||||||||
lamp shade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view | ||||||||
shade off | verbv | |||||||
verb • cast a shadow over |