CEFR B2

shading

noun

Meaning

The use of varying degrees of darkness or color to represent depth, shadow, or volume in a drawing, painting, or design.

Her portrait technique relies heavily on subtle shading to capture the contours of the face.
The software includes a tool that automatically adjusts the shading based on the light source position.

Synonyms: shadowing, hatching, gradation, chiaroscuro

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/

The use of varying degrees of darkness or color to represent depth, shadow, or volume in a drawing, painting, or design.

Her portrait technique relies heavily on subtle shading to capture the contours of the face.
The software includes a tool that automatically adjusts the shading based on the light source position.
Students practiced their shading skills by sketching a series of geometric shapes under a single lamp.

shading of (prepositional phrase): a slight degree or variation of something — "There is a slight shading of doubt in his voice."

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