silhouetted

ADJECTIVE

definite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bold categorical clear-cut definitive distinct explicit obvious palpable positive precise pronounced specific straightforward unambiguous unequivocal unmistakable well-defined

WEAK

audible clean-cut clearly defined complete crisp determined distinguishable downright express fixed forthright full graphic incisive marked minute not vague particular plain ringing severe sharp tangible visible vivid well-grounded well-marked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous doubtful equivocal fuzzy indefinite indistinct inexact obscure questionable uncertain unclear unsure vague

WEAK

imprecise indeterminate not clear undefined unfixed unlimited

Example Sentences

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Silhouetted, she’s holding up her cellphone camera, its bursting flash aimed directly at the viewer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2022

Silhouetted against a white brick wall, Roberts crosses the screen, bending and rising to a piano version of “Precious Lord.”

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2021

Silhouetted against the sky of a 1925 July day at the gateway of a new public highway outside Washington was a 40-foot-tall monument of rose-colored granite and concrete shaped like a cross.

From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2018

Silhouetted against the sun, with their splashes and laughter, they drown out the more distant clatter of the helicopters.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2014

Silhouetted against the sky, they looked like a travel poster for a distant land.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

silhouetted

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