thick lines

Heavy drawn marks

Thick lines are lines with substantial width or weight, as opposed to thin or fine lines.

In drawing and design, thick lines create visual emphasis, define boundaries, or establish hierarchy: Use thick lines for the outline, thin lines for details.

The phrase describes any markings—drawn, printed, or painted—that appear bold or heavy relative to their surroundings.

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marker · outline · contour · sketch · comic book · drawing · ink · pen · felt tip · weight · width · dark · black ink · pronounced · chunky · fat · broad · solid

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Opposites
line width/weight

thick linesfine lines

Shallow facial creases

hairlines

visual prominence

thick lineslight strokes

Gentle, brief touches

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G