noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Letters in an italic typeface. plural, plural-only

   "There is no need to put the whole paragraph in italics."

2. 2
   plural of italic: exaggerated intonation or some similar oral speech device by which one or more words is heavily and usually affectedly emphasized or otherwise given sharp prominence form-of, plural

   "Margaret Long […] was yapping, her silly voice fraught with italics."

Synonyms

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cursiveascenderautographautographicbackbastard type

Example

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"In footnotes, book titles and journal names are written in italics."

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