1. plural of lightface; typefaces or fonts with thin, light strokes
Usage: typography

1. third person singular present of lightface; sets text in a light typeface
Usage: typography

Examples

• The designer chose several elegant lightfaces for the magazine layout.
• These lightfaces work well for body text but may be hard to read in small sizes.
• The editor lightfaces the regular text while keeping headings bold.
• Modern lightfaces often have excellent readability on digital screens.
• She lightfaces the footnotes to distinguish them from the main content.
• The printer recommended avoiding lightfaces for outdoor signage.