lightface

[ lahyt-feys ]

noun

a type characterized by thin, light lines.

adjective

Also light-faced . (of printed matter) set in lightface.

Origin of lightface

First recorded in 1870–75; light² + face

Compare boldface.

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How to use lightface in a sentence

Names of drugs are in black-face type; names of preparations are in light-face italics.
Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary | A. W. Hewlett
Figures in light face type refer to the text, those in the heavier type to illustrations.
The Mountain that was 'God' | John H. Williams
It is a letter of a clean, light face, and in many ways might serve as a model for a book type for general use.
The Art of the Book | Bernard H. Newdigate

British Dictionary definitions for light face

light face

/ printing /

noun

a weight of type characterized by light thin lines: Compare bold face

adjectiveAlso: light-faced

(of type) having this weight

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