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expressionlessly

UK/ɪk'spreʃ(ə)nlɪs/US
C2

Definitions

adv.

Without showing any emotion on the face

面无表情地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ex-out of, former
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-ionact, process, state
+
-lesswithout, lacking
+
-lyin the manner of
=expressionlessly

expression + -less + -ly. In a way that shows no expression — no feeling pressed out onto the face.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.respond expressionlessly无表情地回应
  • 2.listen expressionlessly无表情地听

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She listened expressionlessly to the verdict.

  • 2.

    He answered the questions expressionlessly.

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