boldface

Etymology

From bold + face.

adj

  1. Synonym of boldfaced.“While the retailer talks about savings of 10 percent off on every item in stock in very boldface type, there is a fine line that indicates at the bottom of the ad, “with the exception of a few fair trade items.””

noun

  1. A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.

verb

  1. To print or write in a boldfaced font.“Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.”