silhouette — meaning in English

English meaning

• figure noun A number or numerical value.
• outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
• silhouette noun A dark solid outline or shape seen against a lighter background, showing only the outer form.

Senses

silhouette is used for these senses in English:

• figure A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
• figure A shape.
• outline The outer shape of an object or figure.
• silhouette 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. [mid 19th c.]

figure — full definition

1. noun A number or numerical value.
2. noun The shape of a person’s body.
3. noun A person considered in terms of their public role or influence.
4. noun A diagram or illustration used to convey information.
5. verb To think, guess, or conclude something.

outline — full definition

1. noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
2. noun A summary that lays out the main points of something, such as a plan or piece of writing.
3. verb To describe the main points of something, or to draw its boundary.

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