Silhouette: meaning, definitions and examples

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silhouette

 

[ หŒsษชluหหˆet ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

art

A dark shape on a light background that represents the outline of a person or object. Silhouettes are often used in art and photography to create striking images.

Synonyms

outline, profile, shadow

Examples of usage

  • The artist created a beautiful silhouette of a tree against the sunset.
  • The photographer captured the silhouette of the city skyline at dusk.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A style or image that is typically simple and striking, often in the form of a dark outline against a light background. Silhouettes in fashion refer to the overall shape or form of a garment.

Synonyms

figure, form, shape

Examples of usage

  • The designer's collection featured elegant silhouettes that accentuated the curves of the body.
  • She wore a classic black dress with a cinched waist, creating a flattering silhouette.
Context #3 | Verb

photography

To create a silhouette in photography by positioning the subject in front of a bright light source, resulting in a dark outline against the light background.

Synonyms

feature, highlight, outline

Examples of usage

  • She silhouetted the dancer against the setting sun for a dramatic effect.
  • The photographer decided to silhouette the flower against the sunset for a stunning photo.

Translations

Translations of the word "silhouette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น silueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเฅเคนเฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Silhouette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siluet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปัƒะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sylwetka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒซใ‚จใƒƒใƒˆ (shirietto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท silhouette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siluet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋ฃจ์—ฃ (silluet)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุธู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silueta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ silueta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ชๅฝฑ (jiวŽnyวng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ silueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtlรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะปัƒัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siluet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silueta

Etymology

The word 'silhouette' originated from the name of ร‰tienne de Silhouette, a French Minister of Finance known for his harsh economic policies. The term became associated with the practice of creating shadow profiles during his time. Over the years, 'silhouette' evolved to represent the dark outline or image of a person or object. Today, it is commonly used in art, photography, and fashion to describe distinct and striking shapes or forms.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,168, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.