shadowy figure

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a person seen unclearly, often with mysterious or sinister connotations

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Examples (10)

  • A shadowy figure emerged from the thick fog.
  • She saw a shadowy figure lurking in the alleyway.
  • The detective was investigating a shadowy figure involved in the criminal underworld.
  • Through the dim light, he could barely make out a shadowy figure standing by the window.
  • Whispers spoke of a shadowy figure controlling the organization from behind the scenes.
  • A shadowy figure suddenly passed by the old house, startling her.
  • Many ancient legends mention a shadowy figure guarding the forbidden treasure.
  • The artist painted a haunting portrait of a shadowy figure in a desolate landscape.
  • He suspected a shadowy figure was manipulating political events to their own advantage.
  • The security camera footage only showed a blurred, shadowy figure entering the building.