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boldface

English

Etymology

bold +? face

Noun

boldface (countable and uncountable, plural boldfaces)

  1. (typography) A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.
Translations

Verb

boldface (third-person singular simple present boldfaces, present participle boldfacing, simple past and past participle boldfaced)

  1. To print or write in a boldfaced font.
    Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.

Synonyms

  • embolden

Related terms

  • italic

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lightface

English

Etymology

light +? face

Noun

lightface (plural lightfaces)

  1. The opposite of boldface, a font that is light (has a low ratio of ink to white space).

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