Lightfaced: meaning, definitions and examples
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lightfaced
[ หlaษชtfeษชst ]
appearance, typography
Lightfaced refers to a specific style of text or typography where the weight of the letters is lighter than the standard or bold face options. In the context of graphic design and print, lightfaced fonts are often used to create a sense of elegance and minimalism. They can also enhance readability in certain designs, making them popular for web and print layouts. Lightfaced styles can vary widely, including sans-serif and serif fonts, depending on the desired aesthetic.
Synonyms
delicate, lightweight, thin-faced.
Examples of usage
- The design featured a lightfaced font that made the text airy and modern.
- Using a lightfaced style helped to give the brochure a more sophisticated look.
- He prefers lightfaced types for his presentations to ensure clarity and professionalism.
Translations
Translations of the word "lightfaced" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de rosto claro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฒเฅเคเคพ เคเฅเคนเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hellgesichtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ wajah cerah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะปะต ะพะฑะปะธััั
๐ต๐ฑ jasna twarz
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ้ก
๐ซ๐ท visage clair
๐ช๐ธ cara clara
๐น๐ท aydฤฑnlฤฑk yรผz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ ์ผ๊ตด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฌู ูุงุชุญ
๐จ๐ฟ svฤtlรก tvรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ svetlรก tvรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๆไบฎ็่ธ
๐ธ๐ฎ svetlo obraz
๐ฎ๐ธ ljรณs andlit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััา ะฑะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ แกแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงฤฑq รผz
๐ฒ๐ฝ cara clara
Etymology
The term 'lightfaced' stems from the combination of the word 'light', which conveys a sense of delicacy and brightness, and 'faced', referring to the 'face' of the font or type. The evolution of typography has seen a wide range of styles from the early days of printing, where type was primarily heavy and bold, to the more nuanced and varied styles we see today. Light types began to gain popularity in the late 19th century as designers sought to create more visually appealing and softer text appearances. Technological advancements in printing processes allowed for finer, more delicate types to be produced, leading to the widespread adoption of lightfaced designs in various forms of media. Over time, the preference for lighter typefaces grew among graphic designers and marketers, who recognized the impact of font weight on readability and aesthetic appeal.