Deadpan Comedy Vocabulary

noun a person's facial expression showing no emotion or amusement

adjective having a serious or composed expression on the face

• Despite the shocking news, he maintained a straight face during the meeting.
• I couldn't keep a straight face when she told that joke.
• He was trying to act cool, but he couldn't hold a straight face.
• She told such a ridiculous story that I couldn't help but burst out laughing, unable to keep a straight face.

adjective showing no emotion or amusement; serious

adverb in a serious or unemotional manner

• Despite the shocking news, the diplomat remained straight faced during the press conference.
• Even after the embarrassing joke, he managed to stay straight faced.
• I can't believe she kept a straight face when he told that ridiculous story.
• She delivered the bad news with a straight face, hiding her true emotions.