Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
noun a slight variation or difference in color or tone
A1 I like coloring pictures with different shades of shading.
A2 The artist used shading techniques to create a three-dimensional effect in the painting.
B1 Learning how to do shading properly can greatly enhance your drawing skills.
B2 The shading in this portrait is so realistic, it looks like a photograph.
C1 His mastery of light and shading in his artwork is truly remarkable.
C2 The subtle shading in the background adds depth and dimension to the overall composition.
verb present participle of shade, meaning to protect from light or heat by intercepting the rays
A1 She is shading the picture with a pencil.
A2 The artist is shading the portrait to add depth and dimension.
B1 Students were taught how to shade objects using different techniques.
B2 The architect is shading the building plans to show different areas of light and shadow.
C1 The graphic designer is expertly shading the digital illustration to create a realistic effect.
C2 The makeup artist is shading the model's face to contour and highlight features for a photoshoot.
formal The artist used different techniques to create shading in the portrait.
informal I love how the shading in this drawing makes it look so realistic.
slang Check out the cool shading on this tattoo, it looks sick!
figurative The shading of truth and lies in his story was hard to decipher.
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