half-vexed
- a word derived from vexed.
Example Sentences
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He looked half-vexed and half-contented; and declared that what he did, though it might be against the rules, was yet a righteous thing, and he wanted not my help unless I thought the same.
From Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess by Reed, Talbot Baines
I wonder," said Lillie, with a half-vexed air, after her partner had placed her beside her mother, while he hastened to procure some refreshments for us, "I wonder what Mr. Carlton dances for.
From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor
"That fellow grows worse and worse, each day, and I shall have to send him forward, in order to check his impertinence," said Sir Gervaise, half-vexed and half-laughing.
From The Two Admirals by Cooper, James Fenimore
“Nonsense, children, nonsense, nonsense!” cried the father, half-vexed, half-laughing.
From Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales by Baltzell, W. J. (Winton James)
"Say," Jonathan hesitated, looking half-vexed at the lovely, angry face.
From The Last Trail by Grey, Zane
