Definition of "italics" []

• (plural only; not used in singular form) letters in an italic typeface. (noun)
• Plural form of italic. exaggerated intonation or some similar oral speech device by which one or more words is heavily and usually affectedly emphasized or otherwise given sharp prominence (noun)

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• "Passages in italics indicated by underscore _italics_."
• "Text enclosed by underscore marks is in italics (_italics_)."
• "Text in italics is enclosed between underscores (_italics_)."