ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. To print or write in a boldfaced font.
  2. 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

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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