Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
silhouette
|noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A dark shape or outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
Example Sentences
"The artist painted a beautiful silhouette of a tree at sunset."
"You could see the silhouette of the mountains in the evening light."
"I took a picture capturing the silhouette of my friend against the skyline."
V
verb
To cast or show as a silhouette or to outline.
Example Sentences
"The setting sun silhouetted the buildings in the background."
"The photographer silhouetted the model against the bright sky."
"The scene was silhouetted by the firelight, creating a dramatic effect."