Silhouette
/sˌɪləˈwɛt/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
I like the silhouette these clothes give me.
A silhouette of a girl appeared on the curtain.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sun setting behind the mountain created a beautiful ____ of the trees.