Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

half-serious

Adjective

/ˌhæfˈsɪr.i.əs/

Definition

Partly serious; a blend of seriousness and playfulness.

Examples

His half-serious tone made it hard to tell whether he was kidding or being sincere.
During the debate, she maintained a half-serious approach, mixing jokes with her arguments.
The movie was half-serious, balancing comedic moments with deeper themes.

Meaning

Half-serious refers to a manner of speaking or behaving that contains elements of both seriousness and humor, indicating that the person is not entirely committed to being serious but also not entirely joking.