contour
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒn.tʊər]
Word
Context: “appearance”
(noun) the shape or outline of something. It's like when you look at a drawing of a mountain, you see its contour, which shows how the mountain rises and falls.
Example
The contour of the hills in the distance was beautiful against the sunset.
Example
The painting lacked contour and looked very flat.
Example
Can you describe the contour of the river as it winds through the valley?
Context: “appearance”
(verb) to shape or outline something, often used when talking about people’s faces in makeup. It's like drawing around the edges to make them stand out more.
Example
She learned how to contour her cheeks to make them look more defined.
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He decided not to contour his face, keeping his makeup very simple.
Example
Did you see how she contours her eyes to create a dramatic look?
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