DEADPAN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does deadpan mean? 

• DEADPAN (adjective)
  The adjective DEADPAN has 1 sense:

1. deliberately impassive in manner

  Familiarity information: DEADPAN used as an adjective is very rare.

• DEADPAN (adverb)
  The adverb DEADPAN has 1 sense:

1. without betraying any feeling

  Familiarity information: DEADPAN used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DEADPAN (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Deliberately impassive in manner

Synonyms:

deadpan; expressionless; impassive; poker-faced; unexpressive

Context example:

his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read

Similar:

incommunicative; uncommunicative (not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions)

• DEADPAN (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without betraying any feeling

Context example:

she told the joke deadpan