Shadowy and Tenuous

Shadowy

Shadowy adjective - Not seen or understood clearly.

Tenuous and shadowy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tenuous" instead an adjective "Shadowy".

Nearby Words: shadow, shadowed, shadowing

Tenuous

Tenuous adjective - Very thin in gauge or diameter.

Shadowy and tenuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shadowy" instead an adjective "Tenuous".

Nearby Words: tenuously, tenuity
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