1. plural of chiaroscuro; the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art, especially painting
Usage: art and visual media term; often used in art history and criticism
2. plural of chiaroscuro; a situation or composition marked by contrasting elements or ambiguity
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The museum's exhibition showcased masterpieces known for their dramatic chiaroscuros.
• Caravaggio's paintings are famous for their bold chiaroscuros that create depth and emotion.
• The photographer used chiaroscuros to emphasize the subject's features.
• The novel explores moral chiaroscuros, presenting characters who are neither purely good nor evil.
• Renaissance artists studied chiaroscuros to master the interplay of light and shadow.