italic
adjectiveUK /ɪˈtæl.ɪk/
US /ɪˈtæl.ɪk/
Italic letters lean to the right to look special.
The book title was printed in italic letters.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A style of printing where letters lean to the right.
Use italic for the names of ships.
3. Relating to ancient Italy or its people.
The museum showed italic pottery from long ago.
4. A typeface or font that is slanted.
She chose italic for the emphasis in her poster.