underlining

The word “underlining” has 4 syllables: un-der-lin-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈʌn.dɚˌlaɪ.nɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for underlining?

In the thesaurus, “underlining” has 20 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for underlining along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for underlining

accentuating
amplifying
augmenting
boosting
bringing out
deepening
emphasizing
enhancing
enlarging
enlivening
heightening
italicizing
magnifying
maximizing
reenforcing
reinforcing
strengthening
stressing
supplementing
underscoring

Antonyms for underlining

de-emphasizing
decreasing
diminishing
lessening
minimizing
reducing
subduing
understating
weakening

Meanings of underlining

verb
1. To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore.
2. To emphasise or stress something.
3. To influence secretly.
noun
1. An act or instance of marking text with an underline.
2. A lining on the inside of a garment.

Example Sentences

She was busy underlining the main points in her textbook.
He kept underlining his words with dramatic gestures.
The report is underlining the urgent need for reform.
I spent the evening underlining quotes in the novel.
His speech was powerful, underlining the importance of unity.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to underlining, such as: accentuating, amplifying, augmenting, boosting, bringing out, de-emphasizing, decreasing.

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