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Silhouetted Meaning in English

word · lemma: silhouette

ˌsɪɫəˈwɛtɪd
sil-uh-WET-id
sˌɪlʊwˈɛtɪd
sil-uh-WET-id

التعريف

Describes something shown as a dark shape or outline against a lighter background, without visible details inside the shape.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used in artistic, literary, or descriptive contexts. Common with objects or people in front of bright light ('silhouetted against the sunset'). Used as an adjective or participle. Not used for objects with clear inner details.

جمل نموذجية

The tree was silhouetted against the evening sky.

basic

Her face was silhouetted by the candlelight.

basic

A bird was silhouetted on the windowsill.

basic

They stood silhouetted by the headlights, not moving an inch.

natural

The mountains were silhouetted against the pink sunrise.

natural

I could see the cat, silhouetted in the doorway, waiting to come in.

natural