deadpan
/ˈdɛdˌpæn/
adjective
- Deliberately showing no emotion or expression, especially when saying something funny or surprising.
- Her deadpan delivery made the joke even funnier.
- The comedian's deadpan style is famous for making audiences laugh without smiling.
- He kept a deadpan face while telling the outrageous story.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a way that shows no emotion or expression.
- She looked at him deadpan and said, 'I'm not impressed.'
- The teacher stared deadpan at the class after the silly question.
- He replied deadpan, 'That's the best news I've heard all day.'
verb
- To say or deliver something in a deliberately emotionless, expressionless way.
- The actor deadpanned the absurd statement as if it were completely normal.
- He deadpanned his lines so perfectly that the audience roared with laughter.
- She deadpanned the punchline without cracking a smile.
noun
- A style of humor or delivery that is deliberately emotionless and expressionless.
- The movie relies on deadpan rather than slapstick for its comedy.
- His deadpan is so dry that some people don't realize he's joking.
- She mastered the art of deadpan in her stand-up routine.