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italic Antonyms
Opposite of italic
Because the opposite of italic shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An italic typeface or a letter printed in this style (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"Scientific binomial names for species should always be written in italics."
Strongest
roman
• adjective (Context 2)
Designating or printed in a typeface in which the letters slope upward to the right, used especially for emphasis, book titles, or foreign words.
Usage Example
"Please set the titles of all full-length novels in roman type throughout the bibliography."
Strongest
roman
Strong
upright
Similar words to italic
Words similar to italic shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
slanted
oblique
sloping
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Italic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/italic