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DEADPAN
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Deliberately impassive in manner
Example:
his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read
Synonyms:
deadpan; expressionless; impassive; poker-faced; unexpressive
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Similar:
incommunicative; uncommunicative (not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without betraying any feeling
Example:
she told the joke deadpan
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