- relief shading (in a picture)
- fig. to throw into relief
Generated: This meaning refers to a technique in art where variations in color and tone are used to create the illusion of depth and dimension in images.
The relief shading effect in this painting makes it look more three-dimensional.
Generated: This meaning is used figuratively to describe the act of emphasizing or highlighting something to make it more noticeable or distinct.
The plot of this story throws the complexity of human nature into relief.