italicize

ital·i·cize

verb \ə-ˈta-lə-ˌsīz, i-, ī-\

ital·i·cizedital·i·ciz·ing

Definition of ITALICIZE

transitive verb

1

: to print in italics or underscore with a single line

2

: emphasize <the microphone italicizes every curdled top note — P. G. Davis>

— ital·i·ci·za·tion \-ˌta-lə-sə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

Examples of ITALICIZE

1. <high-definition television italicizes every line and wrinkle in an actor's face>

First Known Use of ITALICIZE

1795

Related to ITALICIZE

Synonyms: accentuate, bring out, emphasize, stress, underline, underscore

Antonyms: de-emphasize

Related Words: amplify, beef (up), boost, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; augment, deepen, enhance, enlarge, heighten, magnify, maximize, supplement; enliven, jazz (up)

Near Antonyms: decrease, diminish, lessen, minimize, reduce, subdue, tone (down), understate, weaken

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