Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊkər feɪst/
adjective showing no emotion or expression on one's face, especially in a poker game
A1 She always keeps a poker faced expression during exams.
A2 The detective remained poker faced during the interrogation.
B1 Despite the shocking news, he managed to stay poker faced in front of his colleagues.
B2 The politician's poker faced demeanor made it hard to gauge his true emotions.
C1 The actor's ability to maintain a poker faced facade even under extreme pressure is truly impressive.
C2 The poker faced negotiator never revealed his true intentions throughout the entire meeting.
adverb in a poker-faced manner, without showing emotions or expressions
A1 She played poker faced during the game.
A2 He remained poker faced when he heard the bad news.
B1 The detective interrogated the suspect poker faced.
B2 Despite the pressure, she kept a poker faced expression.
C1 The politician remained poker faced during the heated debate.
C2 Even in the most stressful situations, he always stays poker faced.
formal She remained poker faced throughout the entire negotiation, revealing nothing of her true feelings.
informal Even though he was nervous, he managed to stay poker faced during the job interview.
slang I tried to keep a poker faced expression when my friend told a funny joke, but I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
figurative Despite the chaos around her, she stayed poker faced, showing no sign of fear or panic.
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