Silhouette

Definitions

1. An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.
2. The outline of a garment as it appears on the wearer.

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Examples

“I could see⟳ a silhouette of a figure⟳ looking out from the window, but I couldn't tell⟳ if it was a man or a woman.”

“At Stirling, we obtained a wonderful silhouette view⟳ of the Wallace Monument, and the dark line of the Ochil Hills, and the castle stood out clearly against the afterglow of the sunset.”

“A-line is a classic silhouette for dresses and skirts.”

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