half-hoping

British  

adjective

1. having or expressing some hope

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Example Sentences

Three years ago, actor Bryan Cranston was half-hoping that he’d be assaulted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2016

At the very least, I was half-hoping they’d be trolled by Civil War re-enactors and comic-con dress ’em up hobbyists in Star Trek regalia.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2016

So instead, Christine began her own investigation, half-hoping to prove to herself that the company hadn’t been a scam.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015

"I'll sell you five hundred bushels at ninety-two," said the farmer, half-hoping that this green customer might be tempted to buy at this advance upon the regular rate.

From Off-Hand Sketches A Little Dashed with Humor by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

When the other women rose to go, she rose, too, perhaps half-hoping that Annie would hold her for a more intimate word.

From The Beloved Woman by Norris, Kathleen Thompson