Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-empty
adjective
‘haf ’emptē
Definition
Having only a part of something filled, typically referring to a container that is only partially full.
Examples
- The glass was half-empty, indicating there wasn’t much water left.
- After the party, the bowl of chips was half-empty.
- He viewed the situation as half-empty, focusing on what was lacking.
Meaning
The term refers to an object, usually a container, that is not completely filled; used often to describe a sense of lack or incompleteness.
Synonyms
- partially full
- partly filled
- half full
