Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
po-faced
Adjective
/ˈpōˌfāst/
Definition
Having a serious or stern expression; unsmiling or unamused.
Examples
- Despite the fun atmosphere at the party, he remained po-faced and uninterested.
- The po-faced lecturer made it difficult for students to engage with the topic.
- She gave a po-faced reply that suggested she didn’t appreciate the joke.
Meaning
The term ‘po-faced’ is often used to describe someone who displays a lack of humor or who takes things too seriously, sometimes to the point of being dull or unapproachable.
Synonyms
- Serious
- Stony-faced
- Grim
- Dour
