soften the outline

Frequency: 5.53.2 per million words

To make the edges of an outline less sharp or distinct.

outlineVERB + outline (sense: shape)

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soften

Examples (10)

  • She used a soft brush to soften the outline of the mountain in her painting.
  • The artist intentionally blurred the background to soften the outline of the main subject.
  • A gentle mist began to soften the outline of the distant trees.
  • Lighting techniques can be used to soften the harsh outline of a building at night.
  • She tried to soften the sharp outline of her drawing with charcoal.
  • The evening light helped to soften the outline of the old castle.
  • In photography, a shallow depth of field can soften the outline of objects in the foreground.
  • He applied a filter to soften the outline of the portrait, giving it a dreamlike quality.
  • The fading daylight softened the outline of the cityscape, making it appear less imposing.
  • To create a more natural look, you should soften the outline of your eyebrows with a brow brush.