Italic
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 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.”
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Wordle
Contains vowels I and A; -IC ending with distinctive ITL pattern.
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Worth 8 points; the C provides moderate value in this typography term.
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