obumbrant

/ˈɒbjʊmbrənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

casting a shadow over something or someone

“The tall building was obumbrant to the park below.”

2. verb (archaic or poetic)

to cast a shadow over

“The trees will obumbrant the entire meadow by sunset.”

Synonyms

  • shading
  • shadowy

Antonyms

  • enlightening
  • illuminating