italicizes
Makes words lean
Italicizes means renders text in italic type—letters that slant to the right and have a slightly different form than regular (roman) type.
Writers italicize for emphasis, to mark foreign words, or to indicate titles: The style guide italicizes book titles but puts article titles in quotes.
In speech, italicizes sometimes describes emphatic pronunciation: She really italicizes the word "never" when she says it.
Oblique angle or bias
- obliqueAngled, not straightforward
- fontCharacter style set
- typefaceLettering style design
- cursiveJoined handwriting style
script · formatting · typeset · angle · roman · upright · serif · sans-serif
Names of creative works
- scientific namesFormal species designations
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- emphasisStress given to something
foreign words · quotations · definitions · proper usage · citations · terminology · technical terms · editorial
Pressure, mental or vocal
- underscoreLow horizontal text mark
- accentuateTo give emphasis
- highlightMost notable part
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
foreground · punctuate · reinforce · amplify · heighten · distinguish · feature · draw attention
Refined, graceful quality
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
- ornamentationDecorative additions to something
decorative · handwriting · calligraphy · penmanship · artistic · visual · presentation · refinement
slant
Oblique angle or bias
cursive · script · formatting · typeset · angle · roman · upright · serif · sans-serif · bold
titles
Names of creative works
- scientific namesFormal species designations
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
foreign words · emphasis · quotations · definitions · proper usage · citations · terminology · technical terms · editorial · proofreading
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- underscoreLow horizontal text mark
- accentuateTo give emphasis
- highlightMost notable part
spotlight · foreground · punctuate · reinforce · amplify · heighten · distinguish · feature · draw attention · signal
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
ornamentation · decorative · handwriting · calligraphy · penmanship · artistic · visual · presentation · refinement · grace