shading

• Substantiv, das die Abstufung von Tönen bezeichnet, die in Zeichnung oder Malerei verwendet wird, um Licht und Schatten wiederzugeben, oder einen feinen Übergang zwischen verschiedenen Stufen oder Nuancen.

A noun referring to graded markings used in drawing or painting to indicate light and shadow, or a subtle gradation between different levels or tones.

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1. Graded markings in artB2formalart

   The use of graded markings to indicate areas of light and shadow in a drawing or painting, creating depth and form.

   Schattierung

   • The artist used cross-hatching for the shading in the portrait.
   • Proper shading can make a flat drawing look three-dimensional.
   • She spent hours perfecting the shading on the sphere.

   Synonymehatchingshadowing

2. Subtle gradationC1formal

   A gradual change or variation involving small or barely perceptible differences between levels or grades.

   Abstufung

   • There is a subtle shading of meaning between the two words.
   • The shading of colors in the sunset was breathtaking.
   • The policy shows a shading of opinion between the two parties.

   Synonymegradationnuanceshadesubtletyvariation

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, Licht zu blockieren oder zu filtern, oder um etwas allmählich zu verändern bzw. abzustufen, z. B. eine Farbe oder eine Meinung.

A verb used to indicate the act of blocking or filtering light, or to gradually change or vary something, such as color or opinion.

1. Block lightA2formal

   To protect from direct sunlight or bright light by creating a shadow.

   Beschatten

   • She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
   • The trees shade the house from the afternoon sun.
   • He used an umbrella to shade himself from the rain.

   Synonymeblockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   Antonymeexposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

   To make an area darker, especially in a drawing or picture.

   Schattieren

   • The artist shaded the edges of the portrait to add depth.
   • She carefully shaded the sky in her landscape painting.
   • He shaded the area under the tree to show shadow.

   Synonymeblackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   Antonymebrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   Beiläufig beleidigen

   • She shaded her rival during the interview.
   • He shaded his coworker by mentioning their mistakes.
   • The comedian shaded the politician in his routine.

   Synonymebelittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

Phrasal-Variantenshade off