silhouette

/ˌsɪləˈwɛt/
verb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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