Visual meaning of 'silhouette'? - learn with images, example in daily life

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.

"The silhouette of the cat sitting on the windowsill was clearly visible against the bright afternoon sun. "

appearance art style

Visual illustration of silhouette: To represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette. - Image 1

silhouette: To represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette. - Thumbnail 1

silhouette: To represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette.

"The setting sun silhouetted the children playing in the park, turning them into dark shapes against the bright sky. "