italic

UK
/ɪˈtælɪk/
US
/ɪˈtælɪk/

Translations

italicnoun
italics
pl
UK
/ɪˈtæl.ɪk/
US
/ɪˈtæl.ɪk/
Denotes the slanted type style; in the plural also refers to the Italic languages or peoples.
Synonyms
sloped type
oblique type
slanted typeface
slanted type
italicadjective
more italic
Comp.
most italic
Super.
UK
/ɪˈtælɪk/
US
/ɪˈtælɪk/
The text in the document was italic to emphasize important points.
Текст в документе был курсивным, чтобы подчеркнуть важные моменты.

Definitions

italicnoun
A style of printed or written letters that slope to the right, used for emphasis or distinction.
Book titles are usually set in italic.
(plural Italics) The Italic branch of Indo-European languages.
Researchers compare Italics with other language groups to trace sound changes.
italicadjective
Relating to or denoting a style of typeface characterized by slanted letters, often used for emphasis.
The italic text in the document highlighted the key points of the presentation.
Of or relating to the Italic branch of the Indo-European language family or to the ancient peoples of Italy.
Latin is an Italic language that eventually evolved into the Romance tongues.