Synonyms of deadpan

deadpan

adjective

ˈded-ˌpan 

as in blank

not expressing any emotion

he delivered the joke in such a deadpan voice that we thought at first that he was serious

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blank
• expressionless
• enigmatic
• impassive
• stolid
• motionless
• vacant
• catatonic
• enigmatical
• empty
• vague
• dull
• inexpressive
• numb
• restrained
• mysterious
• detached
• wooden
• inscrutable
• static
• vacuous
• vapid
• phlegmatic
• aloof
• cool
• impenetrable
• reserved
• cold
• still
• taciturn
• indifferent
• apathetic
• unresponsive
• reticent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expressive
• demonstrative
• engaged
• interested
• responsive
• dynamic
• exuberant
• active
• effervescent
• energetic
• busy
• lively
• eloquent
• bright
• vivacious
• expansive
• alive
• animated
• revelatory
• revealing
• emotional
• theatrical
• melodramatic
• gestural
• unreserved
• unrestrained
• theatric
• gestic
• gesticulative
• gesticulatory
• gesticulant

Examples of deadpan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Duane sets the precedent for what will turn out to be a lengthy comedy career for Walken, delivering wildly ridiculous dialogue with a deadpan expression and at point blank range. —Joe Tobal, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022

Doesn’t the Television Academy see the deadpan delivery and cool millennial style Selena Gomez constantly brings to the table? —Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2022

This deadpan dramedy from Finnish director and writer Aki Kaurismäki could be the ultimate anti-Christmas movie. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2022

During episode four, young Wednesday, played with perfect deadpan glee by Jenna Ortega, dominates the dance floor at her boarding school Nevermore Academy’s annual Rave ‘N Ball. —cleveland, 19 Dec. 2022