Boldface
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boldface is a noun meaning (typography) A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.
Meaning
(typography) A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.
More Meanings
- To print or write in a boldfaced font.
- Synonym of boldfaced.
Example Sentences
Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.
It is boldface and placed next to the left margin.
If you make a word boldface, it is boldface on the screen.
([…]; although it was boldface, it did not stand out because all the type on the label was bold).
Word Forms
- boldfaces
- boldfacing
- boldfaced
Synonyms for boldface
Depending on context, synonyms include bold, embolden, boldfaced.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bold, bolding, weight, boldness, emphasis, black letter.
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