HyperDic: bodoni

English > 2 senses of the word Bodoni:
NOUNperson Bodoni, Gianbattista BodoniItalian printer who designed the Bodoni font (1740-1813)
communicationBodoni, modern, modern font, Bodoni fonta typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
English > Bodoni: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningItalian printer who designed the Bodoni font (1740-1813).
SynonymGianbattista Bodoni
Instance ofprinter, pressmansomeone whose occupation is printing
English > Bodoni: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes.
Synonymsmodern, modern font, Bodoni font
Broaderproportional fontAny font whose different characters have different widths
Oppositeold style, old style fontA typeface (based on an 18th century design) distinguished by irregularity and slanted ascender serifs and little contrast between light and heavy strokes

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