half-human
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The name Satyrex combines Satyr, a half-human, half-beast figure from Greek mythology known for exaggerated anatomy, with the Latin word rēx, meaning "king."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 6, 2026
Mortal Kombat 1 introduces a roster of Kameo characters such as Jax Briggs and the half-human, half-dragon Goro that can act as sidekicks to the main combatants.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
A half-vampire, half-human child would be fine but the filmmakers' decision to computer animate the baby make for a character that is beyond nightmares.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2022
In comics lore, Namor McKenzie is a hot-tempered half-human, half-Atlantean being who is the ruler of the undersea kingdom of Atlantis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2022
Then a shaggy creature who looked half-human, half-animal stumbled across her path, and finally she almost stepped on a tiny little man who seemed to be made entirely of glass.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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