silhouette

noun
UK: /ˌsɪluˈet/
US: /ˌsɪluˈet/

  1. A dark shape seen against a light background.

    1. I could see the silhouette of a tree against the sunset.
    2. The dancer's silhouette was visible behind the screen during the performance.

  2. The outline of someone or something.

    1. The ship appeared as a silhouette on the horizon.
    2. The building's unusual silhouette makes it easy to identify from a distance.

Synonyms

outline shape profile form shadow contour
silhouette verb

  1. To show someone or something as a dark shape against a light background.

    1. The setting sun silhouetted the mountains.
    2. The photographer silhouetted the model against the bright sky to create a dramatic effect.

  2. To represent by a silhouette.

    1. The artist silhouetted the portrait using black paper.
    2. She silhouetted the castle, making it a striking image against the dawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "silhouette" in English means: A dark shape seen against a light background., The outline of someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "silhouette" is /ˌsɪluˈet/ in British English and /ˌsɪluˈet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "silhouette": outline, shape, profile, form, shadow, contour.

Example usage of "silhouette": "I could see the silhouette of a tree against the sunset.". More examples on the page.