boldface
Etymology

From bold + face.

Noun

boldface

  1. (typography) A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.
Translations
  • German: Fettschrift
  • Italian: grassetto
  • Russian: жирный шрифт
Verb

boldface (boldfaces, present participle boldfacing; simple past and past participle boldfaced)

  1. To print or write in a boldfaced font.
    Synonyms: bold#Verb, embolden#Verb
    Coordinate terms: italicize, strike through, underline
    Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.
Adjective

boldface

  1. Synonym of boldfaced



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