Demi
adjective
Half or partial.
She is a demi-goddess, part human and part divine.
Often appears as...
- demi-god
- demi-goddess
prefix
Half, less than.
Demitasse is a small cup of coffee.
Often appears as...
- demitasse
- demi-semi quaver
adjective
Half or partial.
She is a demi-goddess, part human and part divine.
Often appears as...
- demi-god
- demi-goddess
prefix
Half, less than.
Demitasse is a small cup of coffee.
Often appears as...
- demitasse
- demi-semi quaver
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mystical Usage
Often used in mythology and imagination to describe beings with partial divine power.
In legends, a demi-god can wield unusual strength.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Half
'Demi' might not mean exactly half; it can suggest being partly something.
She considered herself a demi-expert in robotics.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuances
In social contexts, 'demi' can indicate a lower or less respected status within a group.
He was accepted into the demi-monde of elite chess boxing.
Pro Tip 1/3Mystical Usage
Often used in mythology and imagination to describe beings with partial divine power.
In legends, a demi-god can wield unusual strength.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Half
'Demi' might not mean exactly half; it can suggest being partly something.
She considered herself a demi-expert in robotics.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuances
In social contexts, 'demi' can indicate a lower or less respected status within a group.
He was accepted into the demi-monde of elite chess boxing.
Pro Tip 1/3Mystical Usage
Often used in mythology and imagination to describe beings with partial divine power.
In legends, a demi-god can wield unusual strength.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Half
'Demi' might not mean exactly half; it can suggest being partly something.
She considered herself a demi-expert in robotics.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuances
In social contexts, 'demi' can indicate a lower or less respected status within a group.
He was accepted into the demi-monde of elite chess boxing.
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Quote examples
Lesli Linka Glatter
American Director
Demi Moore is an extremely sexy woman. Melanie Griffith, Annette Bening - these are all brave women. They've all managed to have kids and still be sexy. If anything, being a mom makes them even sexier.
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Jax Jones
English
Demi Lovato being on a record with Stefflon Don is not something you can just make up. It sounds weird, and to me, that's exciting. I want to keep doing that.
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Mark Goddard
American Actor
Demi Moore is a terrific woman and a hell of an actress.
Quote examples
Lesli Linka Glatter
American Director
Demi Moore is an extremely sexy woman. Melanie Griffith, Annette Bening - these are all brave women. They've all managed to have kids and still be sexy. If anything, being a mom makes them even sexier.
Quote examples
Jax Jones
English
Demi Lovato being on a record with Stefflon Don is not something you can just make up. It sounds weird, and to me, that's exciting. I want to keep doing that.
Quote examples
Mark Goddard
American Actor
Demi Moore is a terrific woman and a hell of an actress.
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