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Spectral vs Shadowy - What's the difference?

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Spectral is a related term of shadowy.


As adjectives the difference between spectral and shadowy

is that spectral is having the appearance of a spectre; ghostly while shadowy is in shadow; darkened by shadows.

spectral

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the appearance of a spectre; ghostly.
    • The spectral chain-rattling and moans gave me the chills.
    A spectral spirit returns from its grave to haunt the house.
  • Of, or pertaining to, spectres.
  • Of, or pertaining to, spectra.

    • Derived terms

    * hyperspectral * (l)

    Anagrams

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    shadowy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • In shadow; darkened by shadows.
    • He sat in a shadowy corner.
  • (of character) Dark, obscure.
    • He was a shadowy man who rarely spoke.
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