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
• empty
• vague
• dull
• inexpressive
• numb
• restrained
• mysterious
• detached
• wooden
• inscrutable
• static
• vacuous
• vapid
• phlegmatic
• cool
• aloof
• reserved
• impenetrable
• cold
• still
• taciturn
• indifferent
• apathetic
• unresponsive
• reticent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deadpan

Their approach hinged on leaning into Frazier’s deadpan tone and taking the concept more seriously. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

His reclusive nature is matched by an almost permanently deadpan expression. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

In a special Open Thoughts podcast held in Korea, where YoungBoy now lives, host Funny Marco (known for his deadpan approach) asked if there was ever a time during his early performances that the artist felt like pulling back. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

The whole supporting cast is great, but look out for Saskia Chana as Leila’s best friend Deniz, a fount of withering lines delivered with deadpan panache. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026