Refers to the dark shape or outline of a person or object seen against a lighter background. Used in everyday contexts as well as art and design.
from French
Her silhouette against the setting sun was beautiful.
このロゴは鳥のシルエットをモチーフにしている。
This logo is based on the silhouette of a bird.
You can see the silhouette of a tree outside the window.
The silhouette of the mountain emerged against the sunset.
The illustrator drew the figure as a silhouette.
Backlit, his figure became a silhouette.