silhouette

sagoma, silhouette

Forma scura visibile su uno sfondo più chiaro, senza dettagli distinguibili al suo interno.

In inglese semplice: A dark shape seen against a lighter background, with no clear details inside it.

• I saw a silhouette by the window.
• The trees formed dark silhouettes against the evening sky.
• We could recognize his silhouette in the doorway.

Come si usa: silhouette of someone/something (The silhouette of a horse appeared against the bright sky.)

Sinonimi: outline, shadow

Espressioni comuni: silhouette of someone, dark silhouette

silhouette, linea

Forma complessiva di un capo d’abbigliamento quando viene indossato.

In inglese semplice: The overall shape of a piece of clothing when someone wears it.

• The dress has a slim silhouette.
• Wide sleeves changed the jacket’s silhouette.
• This designer prefers simple silhouettes with a narrow waist.

Sinonimi: outline, shape

Espressioni comuni: slim silhouette, dress silhouette

ritratto in silhouette

Immagine che mostra solo la sagoma piena di qualcuno o qualcosa, di solito in nero.

In inglese semplice: A picture showing only the solid outline of someone or something, usually in black.

• She cut a silhouette from black paper.
• Two framed silhouettes hung above the desk.
• The artist made a silhouette of my grandmother’s profile.

Sinonimi: profile portrait

Espressioni comuni: cut a silhouette, silhouette portrait