demi-

American  

1. a combining form appearing in loanwords from French meaning “half ” (demilune ), “lesser” (demitasse ), or sometimes used with a pejorative sense (demimonde ); on this model, also prefixed to words of English origin (demigod ).

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demi- British  

prefix

1. half Compare hemi- semi-

   demirelief

2. of less than full size, status, or rank

   demigod

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Etymology

Origin of demi-

< French, combining form representing demi (adj.; also noun and adv.) < Vulgar Latin *dīmedius, for Latin dīmidius half, equivalent to dī- di- ² + medius middle

Example Sentences

Likewise, pangs of nostalgia form the basis for McCarthy’s 2021 memoir “Brat: An ‘80s Story” and its attendant documentary “Brats,” a project in which McCarthy tracks down fellow Hollywood “Brat Packers” such as Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy and Demi Moore, reuniting with them for the first time in over 30 years.

From Los Angeles Times

Though she fondly recalls her mother playing the music of the late Selena Quintanilla and Jenni Rivera, Os was tapped into American talents like Miley Cyrus — namely her “Hannah Montana” alter ego — as well as Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez.

From Los Angeles Times

Cast members from Reiner’s films over the years then took to the stage, including John Cusack, Cary Elwes, Meg Ryan, Demi Moore and Kathy Bates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Demi Moore, last year nominated for her daring comeback role in The Substance, returned and went full-on in feathers in a Gucci creation.

From BBC

Filmmaker Boots Riley and a well-stocked cast including Keke Palmer and Demi Moore unveiled a movie that is as politically conscious as it is surreal and funny.

From Los Angeles Times