straight-faced

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [streyt feyst]
- /streɪt feɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [streyt feyst]
- /streɪt feɪst/

Definitions of straight-faced word

noun straight-faced a serious or impassive facial expression that conceals one's true feelings about something, especially a desire to laugh. 1
adjective straight-faced A straight-faced person appears not to be amused in a funny situation. 0

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Origin of straight-faced

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Straight-faced

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Straight-faced

straight-faced popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for straight-faced

adj straight-faced

deadpan — Deadpan humour is when you appear to be serious and are hiding the fact that you are joking or teasing someone.
lusterless — the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin.

adjective straight-faced

expressionless — (of a person's face or voice) not conveying any emotion; unemotional.

All 4 Synonyms of straight-faced

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