Shading

/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The representation of light and shade in a drawing or painting.

The artist used meticulous shading to create depth in the portrait.

The varying degree of color or darkness in a transparent or semi-transparent medium.

The shading of the watercolors added a beautiful gradient to the scenery.

A specific area of a drawing or painting that is darkened to convey light and shadow.

She paid special attention to the shading of the tree to give it a more three-dimensional appearance.

verb

To cover or obscure with a shade or shadow.

The leaves shading the ground provided a cool spot to rest.

To represent or depict with patches of color or varying tonal values.

He began shading the sky to represent the setting sun in his landscape.

To vary or obscure the meaning of something; to make subtle distinctions.

Her comments were meant to shade the truth about the project's difficulties.

From the word 'shade' with the suffix '-ing' which indicates an action or a process.

shading in

Filling in areas with a gradient, often used in art to create depth.

throw shade

To indirectly criticize or express contempt for someone.

shading technique

A specific method used to apply shading.

gray shading

Referring to subtle nuances in opinion or interpretation.

shadow

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

tone

The quality or character of sound, familiar in relation to color.

gradient

A gradual change in color or shade.

To throw shade

She was shading her ex on social media without mentioning his name.

Shady

That deal sounds kind of shady to me.