half relief

American  

noun

1. mezzo-relievo.

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Example Sentences

The match fell from papa's fingers, and he looked up at me with an expression that was half bewilderment, half relief.

From We Ten Or, The Story of the Roses by Yechton, Barbara, [pseud.]

And even if we succeeded, it would be only a half relief.

From Mrs. Thompson A Novel by Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)

In the decoration of this loggia Orcagna made seven marble figures in half relief between the arches of the façade representing the seven virtues, theological and cardinal.

From The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8) by Vasari, Giorgio

And the long sigh he had heaved, hearing of reprieve, had been only half relief.

From Five Tales by Galsworthy, John

Dolly rose from her seat with a sigh which was half relief.

From Vagabondia 1884 by Burnett, Frances Hodgson