silhouette
noun/ˌsɪluˈɛt/
Frequency rank: #9,493 most common English word
Meaning
the dark outline or shadow shape of someone or something seen against a lighter background.
Example sentence
The setting sun cast her figure as silhouette against the bright orange sky.
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