Synonyms for halting
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : hawl-ting |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɔl tɪŋ |
Top 10 synonyms for halting Other synonyms for the word halting
Définition of halting
Origin :- "act of limping or walking lamely," early 14c., verbal noun from halt (v.). Related: Haltingly.
- adj hesitant
- 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
Antonyms for halting
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