lightface
[
lahyt
-feys]
/ˈlaɪtˌfeɪs/
noun
1.
a type characterized by thin,
light
lines.
This is a sample of lightface.
adjective
2.
Also,
light-faced
. (of printed matter) set in lightface.
Compare
boldface
.
Origin
1870-75;
light
2
+
face