deadpan
adjective/ˈdɛdpæn/
Frequency rank: #18,007 most common English word
Meaning
Showing no emotion or expression, especially when saying something funny.
Example sentence
He delivered the joke in such deadpan style that nobody could tell if he was serious.
Synonyms & related words
- expressionless
- straight-faced
- blank
- impassive
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