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Expressionlessly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Expressionlessly means without showing any emotion or feeling on one’s face or in one’s manner. It describes a blank, unresponsive, or neutral demeanor.

expressionlessly

/ɪkˈsprɛʃənləsli/ /ɪkˈsprɛʃənləsli/

Definition:

Without showing any emotion or expression on one's face.

Synonyms:

blankly, impassively, unemotionally, stoically

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

expressively, animatedly, emotionally

Common Collocations:

stare expressionlessly, speak expressionlessly, look expressionlessly

Derivatives:

expressionless, expressionlessness

Usage Tips:

Use "expressionlessly" to describe actions done without visible emotion or reaction.

Common Phrases:

poker face, deadpan delivery, blank stare

Etymology:

Derived from "expression," with "-less" (without) and "-ly" (adverb-forming suffix).

Examples:

  • 1. She listened expressionlessly to the shocking news.
  • 2. He stared expressionlessly at the painting for minutes.
  • 3. The actor delivered his lines expressionlessly but effectively.
  • 4. She nodded expressionlessly and turned away.

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