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Definition of boldface

boldface

/ˈboʊldfeɪs/
Plural:boldfaces
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Adjective:boldfaced
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Past Simple:boldfaced
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Past Participle:boldfaced
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Present Participle:boldfacing
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boldface Lexical Profile

boldface Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A typeface or font style characterized by thick, heavy strokes that give printed or digital characters a dark, prominent appearance for emphasis.

Example

"Key vocabulary terms throughout the textbook are printed in boldface."

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• adjective

1

Printed or formatted in thick, heavy, dark type to stand out from surrounding text.

Example

"Please review all the boldface headings before reading the full chapter."

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• verb

1

To format, typeset, or print text in thick, heavy characters for emphasis.

Example

"The editor asked the layout designer to boldface the subheadings in the article."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'boldface' and 'boldfaced' are interchangeable in typography, the figurative sense meaning 'impudent' or 'shameless' (as in 'a bold-faced lie') almost always requires the '-d' suffix.

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• Nearby Words

bok choy
bold
bolden
boldface
boldfaced
boldly
boldness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boldface. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boldface
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