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/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The representation of light and shade in a drawing or painting.
The artist used meticulous shading to create depth in the portrait.
The varying degree of color or darkness in a transparent or semi-transparent medium.
The shading of the watercolors added a beautiful gradient to the scenery.
A specific area of a drawing or painting that is darkened to convey light and shadow.
She paid special attention to the shading of the tree to give it a more three-dimensional appearance.
verb
To vary or obscure the meaning of something; to make subtle distinctions.
Her comments were meant to shade the truth about the project's difficulties.
To cover or obscure with a shade or shadow.
The leaves shading the ground provided a cool spot to rest.
To represent or depict with patches of color or varying tonal values.
He began shading the sky to represent the setting sun in his landscape.
Etymology
From the word 'shade' with the suffix '-ing' which indicates an action or a process.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To throw shade
She was shading her ex on social media without mentioning his name.
Shady
That deal sounds kind of shady to me.