shades

/ ʃeɪdz /

plural noun

1. gathering darkness at nightfall
2. a slang word for sunglasses
3. the shades
   often capital a literary term for Hades
4. foll by of undertones or suggestions

   shades of my father!

Example Sentences

You invested these weather sequences with six shades of tornado gray that enhance each storm’s villainous vibe.

From Los Angeles Times

The young women, wearing dresses in various shades of pink, one of the sorority’s colors, softly sang their national hymn.

From Los Angeles Times

Most dilemmas are minor, true to the group’s name, such as picking between potential outfits, professional headshots, or shades of nail polish.

From Slate

The bluish shades of the work reminded viewers of large expanses of the sea or sky.

From BBC

They need to see the shades of grey in the famous black shirt.

From BBC

Related Words

• specs
• sunglasses