wave half-heartedly
Frequency: 5.82.1 per million words
to wave without enthusiasm
Categories:
Examples (10)
- She waved half-heartedly at her departing guests.
- He waved half-heartedly from the train window, clearly upset about leaving.
- The tired athlete waved half-heartedly to the crowd after the disappointing loss.
- I waved half-heartedly at my colleague across the street, not really in the mood to chat.
- The children waved half-heartedly at their parents, more interested in their video games.
- She waved half-heartedly when she saw him, still annoyed from their earlier argument.
- The employee waved half-heartedly at the camera during the video call, distracted by other work.
- He waved half-heartedly as he left the party early, clearly not enjoying himself.
- They waved half-heartedly at the passing parade, underwhelmed by the performance.
- The student waved half-heartedly at the teacher, reluctant to acknowledge the homework reminder.