Associations to the word «Deadpan»

Wiktionary

DEADPAN, adjective. Deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look).
DEADPAN, adjective. Having such a face or look (as a person).
DEADPAN, adjective. Impassive (as behaviour or speech).
DEADPAN, noun. A style of comedic delivery in which something humourous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
DEADPAN, verb. To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.

Dictionary definition

DEADPAN, adverb. Without betraying any feeling; "she told the joke deadpan".
DEADPAN, adjective. Deliberately impassive in manner; "deadpan humor"; "his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy