Silhouette
English Meaning
A representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.
- A drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile, filled in with a solid color.
- An outline that appears dark against a light background. See Synonyms at outline.
- To cause to be seen as a silhouette; outline: Figures were silhouetted against the setting sun.