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sylwetka — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

sylwetka is used for these senses in English:

  • figure A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
  • 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.

silhouette — full definition

  1. noun A dark solid outline or shape seen against a lighter background, showing only the outer form.
  2. verb To appear or be shown as a dark outline against light.

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