English words starting with semis

Meanings of Semis:

noun

A semi-detached house.

Usage examples:

A three-bedroomed semi

Meanings of Semiseafaring:

adjective

(of a person) regularly travelling by sea.

Usage examples:

The danes are an ancient seafaring people

noun

The practice of regularly travelling by sea.

Usage examples:

Canadian seafaring is a fraction of what it once was

Meanings of Semisedentary:

adjective

(of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

Usage examples:

We all walk a certain amount every day even if we are sedentary

Meanings of Semiseriously:

adverb

In a solemn or considered manner.

Usage examples:

The doctor looked seriously at him

Meanings of Semiskilled:

adjective

(of work or a worker) having or needing some, but not extensive, training.

Usage examples:

Assembly lines of semi-skilled workers

Meanings of Semisolid:

adjective

Highly viscous; slightly thicker than semi-fluid.

Usage examples:

Semi-solid lava

Meanings of Semispinalis:

noun

One of three muscles of the upper spine and chest that attach to the back of the head

Meanings of Semisweet:

adjective

(of food) only slightly sweetened.

Usage examples:

Semi-sweet chocolates

Meanings of Semisynthetic:

adjective

(of a substance) made by synthesis from a naturally occurring material.

Usage examples:

A wide range of semi-synthetic penicillins