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semibold

semibold

5.2
Letters that are thicker than regular text but lighter than bold
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɛmɪˌboʊld/
  • Specialized
translation icon : seminegrita
  • Source Code Pro's characters look pretty good; the semibold version has the right amount of weight, but in my opinion, the characters are spaced too far apart, and when I choose the semibold variant and then turn on bold, it doesn't get any bolder.

Examples

  • For the report, he selected a semibold typeface to emphasize key points without being too heavy.

  • I prefer using semibold text for headings as it stands out nicely without being overpowering.

  • The designer chose a semibold font to create a balanced look for the website.

Synonyms

midweight
vssemibold
3.9

Of medium weight for clothes or equipment

is used for a typeface weight between regular and bold rather than physical weight

Antonyms

regular
  • Informal
30 3.9

Very bad in a strong, informal way

bold
2 2.8

A style of letters with thick dark lines to make words stand out

How Bold

bold
2 2.8
semibold
  • Specialized
5.2
thin
420 1.0

Surface Forms

semibold positive

Morphology

semibold = bold (transparent) = semi + bold

The meaning is directly compositional: 'semi-' indicates partly or somewhat, and 'bold' gives the heavier weight comparison in typography.

Etymology

Semibold combines semi- ('half') and bold, so it literally means 'half bold'. That's why, as an adjective, it describes text that is stronger than regular but not as heavy as full bold.