expressionless

ex·pres·sion·less

adj \ik-ˈspre-shən-ləs\

Definition of EXPRESSIONLESS

: lacking expression <an expressionless face>

— ex·pres·sion·less·ly adverb

— ex·pres·sion·less·ness noun

Examples of EXPRESSIONLESS

1. <veteran poker players invariably have expressionless faces, regardless of the hand they're holding>

First Known Use of EXPRESSIONLESS

1831

Related to EXPRESSIONLESS

Synonyms: catatonic, deadpan, empty, blank, impassive, inexpressive, numb, stolid, vacant

Antonyms: demonstrative, expressive

Related Words: dull, vacuous, vague, vapid; enigmatic (also enigmatical), impenetrable, inscrutable, mysterious; motionless, static, still, wooden; reserved, restrained, reticent, taciturn; aloof, apathetic, cold, cool, detached, indifferent, phlegmatic, unresponsive

Near Antonyms: engaged, interested, responsive; active, alive, animated, bright, busy, dynamic, effervescent, energetic, expansive, exuberant, lively, vivacious; eloquent, revealing, revelatory; gestic, gesticulant, gesticulative, gesticulatory, gestural; emotional, melodramatic, theatrical (also theatric), unreserved, unrestrained

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