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boldface Antonyms
Opposite of boldface
Because the opposite of boldface shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A typeface or font style characterized by thick, heavy strokes that give printed or digital characters a dark, prominent appearance for emphasis.
Usage Example
"Key vocabulary terms throughout the textbook are printed in lightface."
Strongest
lightface
• adjective (Context 2)
Printed or formatted in thick, heavy, dark type to stand out from surrounding text.
Usage Example
"Please review all the lightface headings before reading the full chapter."
Strongest
lightface
Similar words to boldface
Words similar to boldface shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
bold
boldfaced
embolden
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Boldface. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/boldface