Definitions

1. noun

An artistic technique in which a subject is depicted with soft, hazy, or unclear outlines, or an ambiguous or unclear state.

“The artist’s use of sfumato created a dreamy atmosphere in the painting.”

2. noun

A soft or indistinct quality of something, such as a sound or a feeling.

“The sfumato of the music created a sense of intimacy.”

3. noun

A style of painting in which the outlines of objects are blurred or indistinct.

“The artist’s sfumato style was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s technique.”