silhouette
/ˌsɪləˈwɛt/
verb
- To show or represent something as a dark shape against a lighter background.
- The mountains were silhouetted against the orange sky.
- The trees silhouetted the horizon as the sun went down.
- The photographer silhouetted the dancer in front of the bright window.
noun
- The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
- The building's silhouette was clearly visible in the moonlight.
- The artist cut a paper silhouette of the child's profile.
- We saw the silhouette of a deer against the setting sun.
- The general shape or outline of a person's body, especially when describing clothing or fashion.
- Fashion designers often change the silhouette of skirts from season to season.
- He admired her elegant silhouette as she walked away.
- The new dress creates a sleek, modern silhouette.