CEFR B1

silhouette

noun

Meaning

The dark shape and outline of a person, animal, or object seen against a lighter background, especially in dim light.

Examples

The setting sun cast a long silhouette of the tree onto the lawn.
She admired the elegant silhouette of the dancer against the stage lights.

Synonyms: outline, shape, form, contour

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silhouette (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪl.u.et/

Definition

The dark shape and outline of a person, animal, or object seen against a lighter background, especially in dim light.

Examples

The setting sun cast a long silhouette of the tree onto the lawn.
She admired the elegant silhouette of the dancer against the stage lights.
From the train window, I saw the silhouette of a castle on the hill.

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