deadpan

adjective
UK: /ˈdedpæn/
US: /ˈdedpæn/

  1. Showing no feeling or emotion.

    1. He delivered the news in a deadpan voice.
    2. The comedian's deadpan delivery made the joke even funnier, catching the audience off guard.

Synonyms

expressionless impassive wooden blank
deadpan adverb

  1. Without showing any emotion.

    1. She answered deadpan, "Of course."
    2. He delivered the punchline deadpan, making the audience burst into laughter because of his unexpected reaction.
deadpan noun

  1. A way of speaking or acting without showing any emotion.

    1. His deadpan was very funny.
    2. The comedian's mastery of deadpan made him popular; it set him apart from other performers.
deadpan verb

  1. To say something in a way that shows no emotion, even when you are joking or being sarcastic.

    1. She deadpanned the response.
    2. He deadpanned that he was thrilled with the outcome, although his expression told a different story.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "deadpan" is /ˈdedpæn/ in British English and /ˈdedpæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deadpan": expressionless, impassive, wooden, blank.

Example usage of "deadpan": "He delivered the news in a deadpan voice.". More examples on the page.