Synonyms for half formed
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : fawrm |
| Phonetic Transcription : fɔrm |
Top 10 synonyms for half formed Other synonyms for the word half formed
Définition of half formed
Origin :- early 13c., from Old French forme "physical form, appearance, pleasing looks; shape, image," from Latin forma "form, contour, figure, shape; appearance, looks' model, pattern, design; sort, kind condition," origin unknown. One theory holds that it is from Greek morphe "form, beauty, outward appearance" (see Morpheus) via Etruscan [Klein]. Sense of "behavior" is first recorded late 14c. Meaning "a document with blanks to be filled in" is from 1855.
- As in green : adj young, new, blooming
- Half the escort went on ahead; the other half formed the rear guard.
- Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty
- She only half formed this last question, and made no effort to answer it.
- Extract from : « The Crystal Ball » by Roy J. Snell
- One half the escort went in front, the other half formed the rear guard.
- Extract from : « The Rebel Chief » by Gustave Aimard
- But in awful earnestness, she turned toward the future; struggling blindly, groping in half formed plans for a way.
- Extract from : « The Quest of the Silver Fleece » by W. E. B. Du Bois
- It is a foolish poor-spirited weakness,—as though my heart had been only half formed in the making.
- Extract from : « The Last Chronicle of Barset » by Anthony Trollope
- He had studied for the ministry with a strong desire, and a half formed purpose to become a missionary in foreign lands.
- Extract from : « The Underground Railroad » by William Still
- It appeared to me that I had but to wish, and gratification followed before the wish was half formed.
- Extract from : « Rattlin the Reefer » by Edward Howard
- A half formed hope was in her mind, a hope that she might catch up with the other girl.
- Extract from : « The Crimson Thread » by Roy J. Snell
- But an intent she had half formed in the very core of her heart must be hidden from him.
- Extract from : « It Never Can Happen Again » by William De Morgan
- Yes, but I think Olive would rather hear yours; and mine is, as yet, but half formed.
- Extract from : « Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter » by Lawrence L. Lynch
Antonyms for half formed
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