Learning language
Translation language
noun · B2 · often · UK/US

Silhouette - translation, pronunciation and examples

silhouette
/ˌsɪluˈɛt/

silhouette

🇺🇸 American English
/ˌsɪləˈɛt/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˌsɪluˈɛt/
🇷🇺 Russian
[sʲilʊˈet]
Meaning of silhouette

overall shape

Learn silhouette with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level
Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˌsɪluˈɛt/
CEFRB2
How important is this wordoften
silhouette

When to use silhouette

flattering silhouette

выгодный силуэт

slim silhouette

стройный силуэт

clean silhouette

чистый силуэт

elegant silhouette

элегантный силуэт

sharp silhouette

четкий силуэт

silhouette usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Платье имеет аккуратный силуэт, который идёт многим фигурам.

The dress has a clean silhouette that flatters many figures.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Новое пальто полностью меняет силуэт наряда.

The new coat changes the outfit's silhouette completely.

Similar words

silhouette

силуэт — overall shape

styling

relates to how clothes, hair or an overall look are arranged or designed; overlaps with 'silhouette' in fashion context but emphasizes technique and presentation rather than just outline

Test yourself

силуэт → ?
silhouette - силуэт
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Fashion and Trends"

Learn by topic

silhouette belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

silhouetteсилуэт
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

silhouette synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between silhouette / styling

🇬🇧English
silhouette

силуэт — overall shape

B2Often

The dress has a clean silhouette that flatters many figures.

Платье имеет аккуратный силуэт, который идёт многим фигурам.

S
🇬🇧English
styling

relates to how clothes, hair or an overall look are arranged or designed; overlaps with 'silhouette' in fashion context but emphasizes technique and presentation rather than just outline

B2Often

The styling of the dress emphasised a narrow silhouette.

Стилизация платья подчёркивала узкий силуэт.

What's the difference

silhouette with Russian translation

Active review

Why learn silhouette with flashcards?

A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words can you learn in a year?
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

Related words and lists for silhouette

How to pronounce silhouette and what this word means

silhouette translation: силуэт. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce silhouette

/ˌsɪluˈɛt/

silhouette translation

силуэт

silhouette examples

The dress has a clean silhouette that flatters many figures.

silhouette transcription

/ˌsɪluˈɛt/, /ˌsɪləˈɛt/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

Vastnylanguages prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

silhouette meaning: what does it mean?

overall shape

silhouette pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

silhouette is pronounced as /ˌsɪluˈɛt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

silhouette definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The dress has a clean silhouette that flatters many figures. Translation: Платье имеет аккуратный силуэт, который идёт многим фигурам.

Is silhouette part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, silhouette (силуэт) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is silhouette part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, silhouette (силуэт) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn silhouette in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.