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silhouette

/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/

silhouettenoun

silhouettes

/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/

Translations

силуэт

The silhouette of the mountain was visible against the sunset.

Силуэт горы был виден на фоне заката.

Additional translations

контур

очертание

Definitions

A dark shape or outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.

The silhouette of the mountain was visible against the evening sky.

A representation of someone or something showing the outline only, typically filled in with a solid color.

The artist created a silhouette of the dancer, capturing her graceful pose.

In fashion, the overall shape or outline of a garment or of a person as determined by the cut of the clothing.

The A-line skirt gives the dress a flattering silhouette.

Synonyms

silhouetteverb

silhouetted

Past Simple

silhouetted

Past Participle

silhouetting

Gerund

/ˌsɪluˈet/

/ˌsɪluˈɛt/

Translations

очертать

The trees silhouette against the evening sky.

Деревья очерчиваются на фоне вечернего неба.

Additional translations

Обозначить

Definitions

To represent or show the outline of someone or something as a dark shape against a lighter background.

The photographer silhouetted the model against the bright sunset.

Synonyms

silhouetteadjective

/ˌsɪluˈet/

/ˌsɪluˈɛt/

Used attributively (e.g., "silhouette portrait") to modify another noun; treated as an adjective in attributive position.

Definitions

Executed in silhouette; consisting of or characterized by a dark outline filled with a single color.

The director used silhouette animation to create a striking visual style.

Synonyms