Pronunciation: /dɛd.pæn/
adjective showing no emotion or animation; expressionless
A1 She told a deadpan joke that made everyone laugh.
A2 The actor delivered his lines in a deadpan manner, showing no emotion.
B1 The comedian's deadpan delivery of the punchline left the audience in stitches.
B2 Despite the serious topic, the speaker maintained a deadpan expression throughout the presentation.
C1 His deadpan delivery of the news made it difficult to discern if he was being serious or sarcastic.
C2 The detective's deadpan expression gave nothing away as he questioned the suspect.
adverb in a deadpan manner
A1 She told a joke, but he just looked at her deadpan.
A2 The comedian delivered his punchline deadpan, leaving the audience unsure if it was a joke.
B1 The detective delivered the news of the murder deadpan, hiding his emotions.
B2 The actor's deadpan delivery of the line added an extra layer of humor to the scene.
C1 His deadpan delivery of the tragic news made it even more heartbreaking for the audience.
C2 The politician's deadpan response to the scandal only added fuel to the fire of speculation.
formal The comedian delivered his jokes with a deadpan expression, leaving the audience unsure if he was serious or not.
informal She has a deadpan sense of humor that always catches people off guard.
slang I love how he can pull off that deadpan delivery, it's so funny!
figurative Her deadpan response to the criticism showed just how unfazed she was by it.
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