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

With the character’s green skin shrouded under shades of navy color grading, it’s almost impossible to see Erivo emote in scenes where it counts the most.

From Salon

Steeped in Gothic and Renaissance-era references, Bernad’s romantic designs feature almost exclusively antique lace and crochet in shades of cream and ivory, and sometimes black or the softest pink.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From BBC

Related Words

• specs
• sunglasses