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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

italicise

/ˌaɪtəˈlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does italicise mean?

verb

to write or print in italics, or to give a humorous or ironic twist to something. In British English, the preferred spelling is 'italicise', while in American English, the preferred spelling is 'italicize'.

Example

"The author chose to italicise the title of the book to draw attention to its importance."

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