shading

noun

shad·​ing ˈshā-diŋ 

1

: the use of marking made within outlines to suggest three-dimensionality, shadow, or degrees of light and dark in a picture or drawing

2

: an interpretative effect in music gained especially by subtle changes in dynamics

Examples of shading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The relative then spied a dead dog on an interstate nearby, and assumed the canine was Randy since both dogs had the same shading. —Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025

The other source of the work’s character lies in the way Haas uses microtones, the minute shadings of pitch that lie between the notes of a western scale. —Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025

The facility will include two jet bridges and environmental features such as a green roof and solar shading, Dranzik added. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Utilizing a variety of tools that allow for shading, etching, and peeling creates a layered effect and transforms pumpkins into detailed pieces of multi-dimensional art. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shading

• aiding
• blading
• braiding
• fading
• grading
• lading
• raiding
• trading
• wading
• abrading
• blockading
• cascading