italicize

[ ih-tal-uh-sahyz, ahy-tal- ]

verb (used with object)

, i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing.

1. to print in italic type.
2. to underscore with a single line, as in indicating italics.

verb (used without object)

, i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing.

1. to use italics.

italicize

/ ɪˈtælɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to print (textual matter) in italic type
2. tr to underline (letters, words, etc) with a single line to indicate italics

Derived Forms

• iˌtaliciˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• i·tali·ci·zation noun
• uni·tali·cized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of italicize¹

First recorded in 1785–95; italic + -ize

Example Sentences

The words “Burger King” were italicized at first, surrounded by a yellow bun and encircled in Sonic the Hedgehog blue.

From Eater

I will italicize the pignut because, though I have never eaten it, I once tried to, and the first taste was all-sufficient.

From Project Gutenberg

We italicize the last foregoing words, to make readers see that Montaigne is not to be read for the truth of his instances.

From Project Gutenberg

In resolutions, italicize the word Resolved, but not the word Whereas.

From Project Gutenberg

But from my knowledge of the men you are going presently to wrestle with, I should say 'no' and italicize it.

From Project Gutenberg

The virtues of New England seem to italicize the moral poverty of mankind at large.

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