Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deadpan
adjective
/ˈdɛdˌpæn/
Definition
A deadpan expression is one that shows no emotion or is delivered with a serious demeanor despite humorous or absurd content.
Examples
- She delivered her jokes with a deadpan face, making them even funnier.
- The actor’s deadpan performance had the audience in stitches.
- He told the story with such deadpan sincerity that it was hard to tell if he was joking.
Meaning
It’s often used to describe a way of speaking or acting that is deliberately expressionless or emotionless, usually for comedic effect.
Synonyms
- Impassive
- Expressionless
- Poker-faced
- Straight-faced
- Dry
