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

And there’s also a lovely, unexpected romance in there waiting to tentatively reveal itself … As for Reacher himself, his deadpan humor remains impeccable. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 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

Plaza talked to The New Yorker about how fans sometimes try to emulate her deadpan persona. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026

Manco isn’t necessarily the most dynamic protagonist in the world, but he’s centered and relatable in his anxiety over aging and his genuine love for Sammy, and an amusing deadpan presence with an accent the actor commits too. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 25 June 2026