shaded

3 definitions • 3 examples

slightly dark because something blocks direct light from the sun:

Nothing will grow in the shaded part of the garden.

coloured slightly darker than other parts of a diagram, picture or painting:

The shaded areas of the plans show where the houses will be built.

including many subtle (= not obvious) and slight differences, in a way that is skilful:

Her playing is subtle and beautifully shaded.