half-serious

adjective

1. not entirely serious

Derived Forms

• ˌhalfˈseriously, adverb

Example Sentences

Detroiters, now erecting a Robocop statue as a half-joking, half-serious morale boost, may want to consider bronzing Mulally next.

From The Daily Beast

He gazed down contemplatively, with a half serious look, master of himself and of the horse as well.

From Project Gutenberg

Her first complaints, however, are half playful, half serious.

From Project Gutenberg

Old Nick laid down his pipe and put on his glasses, and sat watching the other with an expression only half serious.

From Project Gutenberg

He was half-serious, and I acknowledged that the affair was rather nerve wearing.

From Project Gutenberg

He looked down at her with an expression half-quizzical, half-serious.

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