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- pronunciation:
- sI
lu
et
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an outline or side view of a person's head that is filled with a dark, solid color.
- similar words:
- outline
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definition 2: |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see.
The artist painted the silhouette of the city skyline at sunset.
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related words: |
figure, form, portrait |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
silhouettes, silhouetting, silhouetted |
definition: |
to outline or display in silhouette.
The sun silhouetted the trees against the sky. |
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