half length
/ˈhæfˌlɛŋkθ/
noun
- A portrait or representation showing only the upper half of a person's body.
- The auction featured a rare half-length of a 17th-century noblewoman.
- He commissioned a half-length of his daughter for her graduation gift.
- The museum's collection includes several half-lengths by the famous painter.
- A garment, such as a coat or dress, that reaches only to the waist or mid-thigh.
- She wore a stylish half-length over her blouse to the outdoor event.
- He preferred half-lengths because they were easier to move in.
- The store had a sale on half-lengths for the spring season.
Synonyms
adjective
- Showing only the upper half of a person's body, from the waist up.
- The gallery displayed a series of half-length figures from the Renaissance period.
- She posed for a half-length photograph that would be used in the yearbook.
- The artist painted a half-length portrait of the mayor for the town hall.
- Being half of the usual or full length.
- The half-length dress was perfect for the casual summer party.
- The tailor recommended a half-length coat for the mild winter weather.
- She bought a half-length curtain for the small bathroom window.