half-length
6.2
A picture or photo showing a person from the waist up
- noun
- /ˈhæfˌlɛŋkθ/
:
retrato de medio cuerpo
- The artist created a stunning half-length portrait of the dignitary that captured his essence from the waist up.
Examples
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The models posed for standing half-length photographs that distinctly revealed their casual attire.
Academic text (1994) -
In the gallery, visitors admired the classic half-length painting of the royal family, where each member was depicted from the waist up.
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She requested a half-length photograph for her business profile to ensure her face and shoulders were prominently featured.
Synonyms
portrait
vshalf-length
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3.2
A picture showing a person, made by a painter or photographer
is a specific form that shows the person from the waist up
How Much
Surface Forms
half-length singular
half-lengths plural
Morphology
Etymology
Half-length comes from the two simple parts half ('half') and length ('how long' or 'size from top to bottom'). It was used for pictures that show 'half' of a person's full length, usually from the waist up, so a half-length portrait shows the upper body.