Show me
of
Adjectives commonly used to describe "halt" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(adj)
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
Relevance: 0%
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
(v)
(transitive) To make whole or entire.
Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
(usually not comparable) No longer living; deceased. (Also used as a noun.)
Of short duration; happening quickly.
Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
(computing) Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
Lasting for only a moment.
(n)
(Canada, US, Philippines) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
A period of time equal or almost equal to a full day-night cycle, being 24 hours long.
Physically close.
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
The digit or figure 1.
(colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
(not comparable) Unable to see, or only partially able to see.
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
Existing as a part or portion; incomplete.
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
Lasting for an indefinitely long time.
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
Minor; small in amount
One who longs or yearns for something.
A very short period of time; a moment.
Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.
A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).
Most commonly occurring; typical.
Very swift or quick.
Of or relating to the drama.
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
Causing or characterized by sudden abrupt movements.
(time) A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).
(adv)
During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past.
The motion of one who stumbles.
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
Free from any doubt.
(less common in the UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill.
Done by one side only.
Involving physical conflict.
Covered with dust.
(heading) To do with a place or places.
Having difficulty breathing; gasping.
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound
Prepared for immediate action or use.
(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun.
Fast; quick; rapid.
Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.
Not scheduled; impromptu.
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.
In tatters, having the texture broken.
Not certain; unsure.