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italicized

i·tal·i·cize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-tal-uh-sahyz, ahy-tal-]
    • /ɪˈtæl əˌsaɪz, aɪˈtæl-/
    • /ɪˈtæl.ɪ.saɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-tal-uh-sahyz, ahy-tal-]
    • /ɪˈtæl əˌsaɪz, aɪˈtæl-/

Definitions of italicized word

  • verb with object italicized to print in italic type. 1
  • verb with object italicized to underscore with a single line, as in indicating italics. 1
  • verb without object italicized to use italics. 1
  • noun italicized Simple past tense and past participle of italicize. 1

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Origin of italicized

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; italic + -ize

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Parts of speech for Italicized

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

italicized popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for italicized

verb italicized

  • emphasized — Simple past tense and past participle of emphasize.
  • accented — Language or speech that is accented is spoken with a particular accent.
  • accentuated — to give emphasis or prominence to.
  • affirmed — to state or assert positively; maintain as true: to affirm one's loyalty to one's country; He affirmed that all was well.
  • articulated — An articulated vehicle, especially a lorry, is made in two or more sections which are joined together by metal bars, so that the vehicle can turn more easily.

Antonyms for italicized

verb italicized

  • concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
  • denied — to withhold something from, or refuse to grant a request of: to deny a beggar.
  • hid — Human Interface Device
  • ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • lost — no longer possessed or retained: lost friends.

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