straight-faced

[US]/[ˈstreɪt feɪst]/
[UK]/[ˈstreɪt feɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a manner that shows no emotion.
adj.Not showing emotion; expressionless.; Serious and solemn in appearance.

Phrases & Collocations

straight-faced lie

straight-faced expression

keeping straight-faced

straight-faced denial

straight-faced manner

he was straight-faced

straight-faced calm

straight-faced response

straight-faced silence

straight-faced gaze

Example Sentences

he listened to the ridiculous story with a straight-faced expression.

the comedian delivered the punchline straight-faced, waiting for the audience's reaction.

she maintained a straight-faced demeanor throughout the tense negotiation.

despite the absurdity of the situation, he remained straight-faced.

the interviewer watched with a straight-faced gaze as the candidate answered.

she gave a straight-faced denial of any involvement in the scheme.

he pretended to be serious, delivering the fake news with a straight-faced tone.

the child stared straight-faced at the magician performing the trick.

she gave a straight-faced response, revealing nothing of her true feelings.

he watched the chaos unfold with a remarkably straight-faced attitude.

the actor played the role with a consistently straight-faced performance.

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