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silhouette

UK
/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/
US
/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/

Translations

silhouettenoun
silhouettes
pl
UK
/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/
US
/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/
The silhouette of the mountain was visible against the sunset.
Силуэт горы был виден на фоне заката.
Additional translations
контур
очертание
Synonyms
shape
shadow
profile
figure
form
outline
silhouetteverb
silhouetted
Past Simple
silhouetted
Past Participle
silhouetting
Gerund
UK
/ˌsɪluˈet/
US
/ˌsɪluˈɛt/
The trees silhouette against the evening sky.
Деревья очерчиваются на фоне вечернего неба.
Additional translations
Обозначить
Synonyms
backlight
profile
shade
shadow
contour
outline
silhouetteadjective
UK
/ˌsɪluˈet/
US
/ˌsɪluˈɛt/
Used attributively (e.g., "silhouette portrait") to modify another noun; treated as an adjective in attributive position.
Synonyms
silhouetted
outlined
contoured
shadowy
darkened
backlit
profiled
shade-like

Definitions

silhouettenoun
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.
silhouetteverb
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.
silhouetteadjective
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.
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