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shading

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Noun — The technique or effect of adding darker tones to a drawing or picture to suggest depth or shadow.

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pencil shading add shading subtle shading

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What does “shading” mean?

The word “shading” means the technique or effect of adding darker tones to a drawing or picture to suggest depth or shadow. In plain terms, darker tones added to a picture to create depth, or the process of doing so.

How do you use “shading” in a sentence?

Here is “shading” used in a sentence: “The artist used careful shading to give the sketch a three-dimensional look.”

What part of speech is “shading”?

“Shading” is a noun.

Is “shading” a common word?

“Shading” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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