1. An outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)
   "The couple's silhouette was visible against the sunset"
    
2. A drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform colour
   "The artist created a striking silhouette of the city skyline"

1. Project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
   "The setting sun silhouetted the trees against the sky"
    
2. Represent by a silhouette
   "The artist silhouetted the couple against the sunset"

Derived forms: silhouettes, silhouetting, silhouetted

Type of: drawing, interpret, lineation, outline, project, represent

Encyclopedia: Silhouette