boldface

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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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