half-defiant
- a word derived from defiant.
Example Sentences
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"And am I to know much suffering, do you think?" the youth questioned eagerly, with a half-defiant look, as if ready to dare the worst that fate could heap upon him.
From Silent Struggles by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
The caterer marches down the length of the table with the half-inquiring, half-defiant announcement, "Pies, gentlemen! pies, gentlemen!"
From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various
With a half-furtive, half-defiant air he advanced to Pauline, but before he could utter a word, either of justification or apology, she sprang at him with impetuous gestures and deeply frowning brows.
From Ringfield A Novel by Harrison, S. Frances (Susie Frances)
He threw his head back with a half-defiant motion.
From Riven Bonds. Vol. II. A Novel, in Two Volumes by Werner, E.
But when he faced her and made his half-defiant announcement, he saw by the look in her eyes that there was no opposition to fear.
From The Shadow of the Past by Young, F.E. Mills
