half-dead

adjective

1. informal.
   very tired

Example Sentences

It was already half-dead when I arrived here Thursday evening.

From The Daily Beast

But tomorrow there will be a glowing sun in the gray, half-dead forest where we must work and live.

From The Daily Beast

It was the Hermit's vast store of scientific knowledge that brought the half-dead cop back to health.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, well, to think of a strong young fellow like you being beaten by a harmless sort of half dead beast.'

From Project Gutenberg

A feeble impulse of passion spread itself over the Chief's half dead face as he listened with rapt attention to the recital.

From Project Gutenberg

He had ridden eighteen leagues that day; therefore his spurs were red, and his horse covered with foam, and half dead.

From Project Gutenberg

Several were hung on windmills, and before they were half dead, the barbarians cut them in pieces with their swords.

From Project Gutenberg