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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
    1. 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
    1. 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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