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

It had a blue cover, she said, and was unmarked except for “cuaderno de trabajo” written in the italicized superscript taught in elementary schools around Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times

Jon Balke’s score is a spare accompaniment that knows when to italicize the unease and when to color in the serenity.

From Los Angeles Times

More of Singer’s italicized phrases followed in the lengthy statement, as well as a threat that Chase was exposing herself to “significant liability.”

From Los Angeles Times

I would dare anyone across Washington Wizards fandom to read those short, pointed and overly dramatic italicized sentences out loud and not say: whoa.

From Washington Post

The book opens with a meditation on moss in her apartment, and in each chapter, there’s a parallel journey, a handful of italicized paragraphs that break up the text, typically along with photos.

From Washington Post