lightface
[ lahyt-feys ]
/ ˈlaɪtˌfeɪs /
noun
a type characterized by thin, light lines.This is a sample of lightface.
adjective
Also light-faced.
(of printed matter) set in lightface.
Compare
boldface.
Words nearby lightface
lighter fluid,
lighter than air,
lighter-than-air,
lighterage,
lighterman,
lightface,
lightfast,
lightfoot,
lightheaded,
lighthearted,
lighthouse
British Dictionary definitions for light face
light face
/ printing /
noun
a weight of type characterized by light thin lines
Compare bold face
adjective Also: light-faced
(of type) having this weight