Definition of BOLDFACE

boldface

Plural: boldfaces

Noun

  • a typeface with thick heavy lines
  • A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.

Verb

Verb Forms: boldfaced, boldfacing, boldfaces

  • To print text in a thick, dark type.
  • print in boldface
  • To print or write in a boldfaced font.

Adj

  • Synonym of boldfaced.

Examples

  • Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.
  • I decided to BOLDFACE my strategy by always aiming for high-scoring letters.

Origin / Etymology

From bold + face.

Synonyms

bold, bold face, bold#Verb, boldfaced, embolden#Verb

Scrabble Score: 16

boldface: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
boldface: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
boldface: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

boldface: valid Words With Friends Word