Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
silhouette
noun
/ˌsɪl.əˈwet/
Definition
A silhouette is a solid shape or outline of an object, typically in black, against a lighter background.
Examples
- The artist created a beautiful silhouette of the trees at sunset.
- We could see the silhouette of the mountains in the distance.
- She took a picture of the child’s silhouette against the setting sun.
Meaning
The term silhouette refers to a dark image or outline of a person, object, or scene, where the details are not visible, only the shape is seen.
Synonyms
- Outline
- Shape
- Profile
- Shadow
