boldface
English
A text with a boldface part.
Etymology
bold + face
Noun
boldface (countable and uncountable, plural boldfaces)
- (typography) A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.
Translations
a font with thicker strokes
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Verb
boldface (third-person singular simple present boldfaces, present participle boldfacing, simple past and past participle boldfaced)
- To print or write in a boldfaced font.
- Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.
Synonyms
- embolden
Related terms
- italic