italics Get Printable Handwriting Rhymes Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition plural noun. a style of writing where letters slant to the right, often used for emphasis. Example Sentence The book title was written in italics. More Example Sentences Books often use italics for titles. Synonyms slanted text; cursive; emphasis Antonyms non sloping text Hear It! Say It! Write It! italics Switch to cursive Start Rhymes Two Syllable Rhymes (4) alix calix calyx fralix Three Syllable Rhymes (2) italics metallic's Share with your friends: