italic Definition
- 1(of letters or text) written or printed in a style that slopes to the right
- 2a typeface with letters that slope to the right
Using italic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "italic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The title of the book was written in italic letters.
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Please write your name in italic font.
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The italicized words emphasize the point being made.
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This font has both regular and italic styles.
italic Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with italic
Example
In academic writing, it is common to italicize foreign words.
a pair of typefaces consisting of a regular upright version (roman) and a slanted version (italic)
Example
The designer used a combination of roman and italic fonts for the magazine layout.
a style of handwriting where the letters are slanted to the right
Example
She wrote her diary in italic handwriting.
Origins of italic
from Italian 'italicus', meaning 'Italian'
Summary: italic in Brief
The term 'italic' [ih-tal-ik] refers to a style of writing or printing where letters slope to the right. It can also refer to a typeface with such letters. Examples include 'The title of the book was written in italic letters.' and 'This font has both regular and italic styles.' 'Italic' extends into phrases like 'italicize something,' denoting the act of making a word slanted, and 'roman and italic,' referring to a pair of typefaces.
