outlined

Thân thiện

The setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill.

Definition

Adjective 1. Having a clear outer edge or boundary made visible: Describes something whose shape or form is distinctly visible, often because it is seen in contrast to a background. This visibility is typically due to light, shadow, or color difference that defines its perimeter.

Usage

The adjective "outlined" is used to describe a person, object, or shape that is clearly visible as a distinct form, usually because its edges are emphasized against a different background. It often implies a simplified, two-dimensional, or silhouette-like appearance where details within the shape are not visible, but its overall contour is sharp and clear.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The outlined silhouette of the castle stood starkly against the moonlit sky.
  • In the distance, we could see the outlined figures of hikers on the ridge.
  • The artist began with an outlined sketch before adding any color or shading.

Advanced Usage

• "to be outlined against something": This is a common construction to specify the background that provides the contrast.
  • The lone tree was outlined against the fiery sunset.
  • The mountains were clearly outlined against the dawn sky.

Variants and Related Words

• Outline (noun): A line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object.
  • She drew the outline of a house.
• Outline (verb): To draw, trace, or define the outer edge of something; or to give a summary of the main points.
  • The report outlines our plan for the next quarter.
• Defined (adjective): Having a clear outline or form. (A close synonym in this context).
  • He has very defined muscles.

Synonyms

• Silhouetted: Represented as a solid shape of a single color, typically black, against a lighter background.
• Delineated: Shown or represented precisely by a drawing or description.
• Demarcated: Having its boundaries or limits clearly marked.

Antonyms

• Blurred: Not clearly defined or distinguishable.
• Indistinct: Not clear or sharply defined.
• Faded: Having lost clarity of outline or detail.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
   • hills defined against the evening sky
   • the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill

Từ đồng nghĩa

• defined