Silhouette

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪluˈwɛt/

Definitions of silhouette

noun the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background

Example Sentences

A1 The silhouette of the tree looked like a giant shadow.

A2 She could see the silhouette of a person standing in the distance.

B1 The artist painted a beautiful silhouette of a woman against the sunset.

B2 The photographer captured the silhouette of the city skyline at dusk.

C1 The intricate silhouette of the castle was highlighted against the night sky.

C2 The designer used the silhouette of a bird in flight as inspiration for the new collection.

verb to represent in a silhouette

Example Sentences

A1 She silhouetted against the sunset.

A2 The tree silhouetted against the moonlit sky.

B1 The figure was silhouetted against the bright city lights.

B2 The dancer silhouetted gracefully against the stage backdrop.

C1 The artist carefully silhouetted the profile of the model.

C2 The photographer expertly silhouetted the subject against the dramatic landscape.

Examples of silhouette in a Sentence

formal The artist captured the silhouette of the tree against the setting sun.

informal I love taking pictures of people's silhouettes against a bright background.

slang Check out the cool silhouette of that building against the sky!

figurative Her silhouette in my mind always brings back memories of our time together.

Grammatical Forms of silhouette

past tense

silhouetted

plural

silhouettes

comparative

more silhouette

superlative

most silhouette

present tense

silhouettes

future tense

will silhouette

perfect tense

have silhouetted

continuous tense

is silhouetting

singular

silhouette

positive degree

silhouette

infinitive

to silhouette

gerund

silhouetting

participle

silhouetted

Origin and Evolution of silhouette

First Known Use: 1783 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'silhouette' originated from the name of Étienne de Silhouette, a French finance minister known for his frugality.
Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a portrait or outline profile, the term 'silhouette' has evolved to encompass any dark outline or shadow of an object or person.