Antonyms for halting

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hawl-ting

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɔl tɪŋ

Definition of halting

Origin : "act of limping or walking lamely," early 14c., verbal noun from halt (v.). Related: Haltingly.

adj hesitant

Example sentences :

Suddenly she said in a low, halting tone, "Miss Harlowe, if you knew how—"
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

Inspector Burke himself filled the void in the halting sentence.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

There was no halting over the tiny vials, for she had decided just what she must do.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

It would seem that Peppajee understood, even though his speech was halting.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

Great enterprises are not pushed through in this halting fashion.
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Several times her recitations were halting, once woefully incorrect.
Extract from : « Polly of Lady Gay Cottage » by Emma C. Dowd

Pitt explained the situation as briefly as he could, in a halting, gasping speech.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

I took a turn in the room, then halting before her "Yes," I answered, "I will go."
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

The voice of his heart was speaking louder and quicker than his halting tongue.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

Halting down the quay, he made for the ferry steps, where boats were waiting for hire.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for halting

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