straight-faced

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Definitions

adj.

Showing no emotion or amusement; maintaining a serious expression.

面孔严肃的；面无表情的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

straight-facedother

=straight-faced

Common Collocations

1.remain straight-faced保持严肃
2.stay straight-faced忍住不笑
3.[deliver straight-faced][面不改色地说出]
4.keep a straight face绷住脸不笑

Example Sentences

1.
He delivered the absurd joke straight-faced, making it even funnier.
2.
She remained straight-faced throughout the entire comedy sketch.
3.
It's hard to stay straight-faced when your friend trips over nothing.

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