Italic
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Referring to a slanted typeface or font style used for emphasis, titles, or foreign words in printed text. Italic text leans to the right and provides visual distinction from regular roman type.
“Book titles should be formatted in italic text according to the style guide.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
i·tal·ic
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Synonyms
slantedobliquecursiveemphasised
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Wordle
Contains vowels I and A; -IC ending with distinctive ITL pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; the C provides moderate value in this typography term.
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