Definition of Silhouette

1. Verb. Project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette.

Generic synonyms: Project

2. Noun. An outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow).
Generic synonyms: Lineation, Outline

3. Verb. Represent by a silhouette.
Generic synonyms: Interpret, Represent

4. Noun. A drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color.
Generic synonyms: Drawing

Definition of Silhouette

1. n. A representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.

2. v. t. To represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette.

Definition of Silhouette

1. Noun. An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. ¹

2. Verb. To represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Silhouette

1. [v -ETTED, -ETTING, -ETTES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Silhouette

silentious
silentiously
silently
silentness
silentnesses
silents
silenus
siler
silers
siles
silesia
silesias
siletane
silex
silexes
silhouette (current term)
silhouette sign of Felson
silhouetted
silhouettes
silhouetting
silhouettist
silhouettists
silhydrite
silibinin
silibinins
silica
silica dust
silica gel

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