Meaning & Definition of word "Shading"

Shading

/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/

1. The representation of light and shade in a drawing or painting.
- Example: The artist used meticulous shading to create depth in the portrait.
2. The varying degree of color or darkness in a transparent or semi-transparent medium.
- Example: The shading of the watercolors added a beautiful gradient to the scenery.
3. A specific area of a drawing or painting that is darkened to convey light and shadow.
- Example: She paid special attention to the shading of the tree to give it a more three-dimensional appearance.

1. To cover or obscure with a shade or shadow.
- Example: The leaves shading the ground provided a cool spot to rest.
2. To represent or depict with patches of color or varying tonal values.
- Example: He began shading the sky to represent the setting sun in his landscape.
3. To vary or obscure the meaning of something; to make subtle distinctions.
- Example: Her comments were meant to shade the truth about the project's difficulties.

From the word 'shade' with the suffix '-ing' which indicates an action or a process.

shading in:

Filling in areas with a gradient, often used in art to create depth.

throw shade:

To indirectly criticize or express contempt for someone.

shading technique:

A specific method used to apply shading.

gray shading:

Referring to subtle nuances in opinion or interpretation.

shadow:

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

tone:

The quality or character of sound, familiar in relation to color.

gradient:

A gradual change in color or shade.

Meaning: To throw shade

Example Sentence: She was shading her ex on social media without mentioning his name.

Meaning: Shady

Example Sentence: That deal sounds kind of shady to me.