Synonyms for

Italic

Verb / aɪˈtælɪk / Another word for italic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Italic is a style of writing or printing where the letters are slanted to the right.

Synonyms & similar words

italiclanguage italic slanted oblique cursive sloping angled tilted sloped inclined leaning diagonal curved leaning sweeping slinky flowing flexuous looping winding swirling twisting

Example sentences

  1. He used an italic font for the heading of his project.
  2. The teacher asked us to write our names in italic.
  3. The book had italicized words to emphasize their importance.
  4. She practiced writing in italic style to improve her handwriting.
  5. The computer program allows you to select an italic option for text formatting.

Quotes

  • The power of italic is undeniable; it adds elegance to any text.
  • In the world of typography, italic is a timeless classic.
  • Sometimes, all you need is an italic font to make a statement.

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