1. The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in bright light or against a bright background
We saw the silhouette of the city skyline against the sunset.
Vimos a silhueta do horizonte da cidade contra o pôr do sol.
2. A picture, portrait, or design consisting of the outline of something filled in with a solid color, typically black
She had a silhouette portrait made for the living room.
Ela mandou fazer um retrato em silhueta para a sala de estar.