Meaning of the word silhouette in English

What does silhouette mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

silhouette

US /ˌsɪl.əˈwet/

UK /ˌsɪl.əˈwet/

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

Example:

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The mountain stood out in silhouette against the sunset.

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I could only see her silhouette in the dim light.

Synonym:

outline contour profile shape form

a portrait in profile represented as a solid shape of a single color, usually black, especially cut from paper or done in a similar simple way

Example:

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She had a beautiful silhouette of her grandmother.

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The artist specializes in paper-cut silhouettes.

to represent (someone or something) by a silhouette

Example:

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The setting sun silhouetted the trees against the sky.

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The photographer carefully silhouetted the model against the bright window.

Synonym:

outline contour profile trace

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