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silhouette
/ˌsɪluˈɛt/
noun
sylwetka
Also
cień(m)
Definition
The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
Examples
We could see the silhouette of a man standing in the doorway.
Widzieliśmy sylwetkę mężczyzny stojącego w drzwiach.
The mountains formed a dark silhouette against the sunset.
Góry tworzyły ciemny cień na tle zachodzącego słońca.
Collocations
dark silhouettesharp silhouetteagainst the silhouette
verb
rysować sylwetkę
Also
odcinać się
Definition
To show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background.
Examples
The trees were silhouetted against the bright evening sky.
Drzewa odcinały się na tle jasnego wieczornego nieba.
Her figure was silhouetted by the strong backlight.
Jej sylwetka była zarysowana przez mocne światło z tyłu.
Collocations
silhouetted againstsilhouetted by
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