sfumatura

[US]//ˌsfuːməˈtjʊərə//
[UK]//ˌsfuːməˈtʊrə//

Translation

n.The technique of allowing tones and colors to shade gradually into one another, producing softened outlines or hazy forms.; A subtle gradation or change in tone, color, or expression; a nuance.; In music, a gradual dying away of a tone; a decrescendo.

Phrases & Collocations

subtle sfumatura

delicate sfumatura

soft sfumatura

natural sfumatura

light sfumatura

deep sfumatura

sfumatura effect

sfumatura technique

sfumatura tones

sfumatura shading

Example Sentences

the artist used sfumatura to create a mysterious atmosphere in the portrait.

her voice had a sfumatura of sadness that touched everyone.

the sunset showed a beautiful sfumatura of orange and pink.

da vinci mastered the sfumatura technique in his paintings.

there was a sfumatura of doubt in his statement.

the photograph captured the sfumatura of the distant mountains.

he spoke with a sfumatura of irony in his voice.

the transition between the scenes was a sfumatura of light and shadow.

this word has many sfumatura of meaning in different contexts.

the painter applied sfumatura to soften the edges of the figure.

in photography, sfumatura creates a dreamy quality.

her smile held a sfumatura of mischief.

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