deadpan in Danish

deadpan in Danish is gravalvorlig, udtryksløs — deadpan means delivered with a completely blank, unsmiling face and a flat voice, so that the joke lands precisely because the speaker gives no sign of joking.

deadpan in Danish

gravalvorlig

adj

Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

udtryksløs

adj

Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

udtryksløs

adj

Having such a face or look.

udtryksløs

adv

In a deadpan manner.

What does "deadpan" mean?

adjective Delivered with a completely blank, unsmiling face and a flat voice, so that the joke lands precisely because the speaker gives no sign of joking.
"Her deadpan delivery makes the punchline twice as funny."
adverb In a flat, expressionless way.
"'I've never enjoyed anything more,' he said deadpan."
verb To say something funny while keeping a completely straight face.
"'Lovely weather,' she deadpanned, as the roof blew off."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

deadpan in a sentence

Her deadpan delivery makes the punchline twice as funny.
He has a deadpan sense of humour that people sometimes mistake for rudeness.
'I've never enjoyed anything more,' he said deadpan.
'Lovely weather,' she deadpanned, as the roof blew off.

Similar words in Danish

dry expressionless

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deadpan" in Danish?

"deadpan" in Danish is gravalvorlig, udtryksløs. deadpan means: Delivered with a completely blank, unsmiling face and a flat voice, so that the joke lands precisely because the speaker gives no sign of joking.

How do you use "deadpan" in a sentence?

Example: "Her deadpan delivery makes the punchline twice as funny." In Danish, "deadpan" is gravalvorlig, udtryksløs.

Are there other ways to say "deadpan" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "deadpan": gravalvorlig, udtryksløs.

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