Synonyms for

Demi

Verb / ˈdemi: / Another word for demi — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Demi means half or partly.

Synonyms & similar words

half partial semi incomplete limited part fractional fragmentary merely partially partly particular scant short slight some unfinished unwhole imperfect restricted

Synonyms by register

Formal

partial half semi-

Informal

half part

Literary

half- part-

Antonyms

complete whole full total entire absolute unqualified

Common collocations

  • demi-god
  • demi-mondaine
  • demi-tasse
  • demi-john
  • demi-pension
  • demi-season

Word family

adjective demi-

Usage note

The prefix 'demi-' typically indicates 'half' or 'partly'. It is most commonly used in compound words and is rarely used as a standalone word.

Example sentences

  1. I drank a demi cup of hot chocolate.
  2. The demigod possessed superhuman strength.
  3. The recipe called for a demi pound of sugar.
  4. She only ate a demi sandwich.
  5. The vase was only demi full of flowers.

Quotes

  • I'm demi-sexual. I need to have an emotional connection with somebody before I do something intimate. - Troye Sivan
  • I'm demi-god with the flow, I'm the king of the throne. - Kid Ink
  • I'm not gay, I'm not bi, I'm not straight, I'm a demisexual. - Unknown

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words