boldfaced

Printed in heavy type

Boldfaced describes text printed in a heavier, darker typeface for emphasis—the kind used for headwords in dictionaries.

Figuratively, boldfaced means shameless or brazen: a boldfaced lie.

The spelling boldface (without the d) works as noun, adjective, or verb: Set the title in boldface; boldface the key terms.

brazen

impudent

Disrespectfully bold

insolent · cheeky · presumptuous · forward · impertinent · saucy · nervy · cocky · unabashed · unapologetic

typography

typeface

Lettering style design

heading · heavy · weighted · highlighted · prominent · standout · accent · thick · dark · strong

lies

fabrication

Deliberately untrue statement

misrepresentation · dishonesty · prevarication · bald-faced · barefaced · whopper · mendacity · falsification · deceit · distortion

Opposites
typography/font weight

boldfacedlight

Visible electromagnetic radiation

lightface · regular · ultralight · roman · thin

shamelessness/audacity

boldfacedmeek

Humbly unassertive

shamefaced · timid · bashful · sheepish · diffident

Family

boldface, boldfaces, boldfacing

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G