v. t. [ L. adumbratus, p. p. of adumbrare; ad + umbrare to shade; umbra shadow. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Both in the vastness and the richness of the visible universe the invisible God is adumbrated. L. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. adumbratio. ]
Elegant adumbrations of sacred truth. Bp. Horsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Faintly representing; typical. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]