silhouette
The word “silhouette” has 3 syllables: sil-hou-ette
It's pronounced as /ˌsɪl.uˈɛt/
What is synonym and antonym for silhouette?
In the thesaurus, “silhouette” has 48 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for silhouette along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for silhouette
- bound
- cast
- chart
- circle
- compass
- configuration
- conformation
- contour
- define
- delineate
- delineation
- diagram
- draw
- edge
- encircle
- etching
- figuration
- figure
- form
- frame
- framework
- fringe
- geometry
- girdle
- girth
- hem
- likeness
- line
- lineament
- lineation
- loop
- margin
- outline
- portrait
- profile
- rim
- ring
- round
- shade
- shadow
- shape
- skeleton
- sketch
- skirt
- skyline
- surround
- trace
- trim
Antonyms for silhouette
- body
- brightness
- light
Meanings of silhouette
- 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.
- verb
- To represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette.
Example Sentences
- The dark silhouette of the mountain was visible against the twilight sky.
- Her silhouette appeared graceful as she stood by the window.
- The artist sketched a perfect silhouette of the old oak tree.
- They could only make out the silhouette of the ship through the heavy fog.
- The glowing sunset cast a dramatic silhouette of the city skyline.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to silhouette, such as: body, bound, brightness, cast, chart, circle, compass.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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