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straight face
straight facen. A face that betrays no sign of emotion. straight′-faced′ (-fāst′) adj.straight′-faced′ly (-fāst′lē, -fā′sĭd-lē) adv.straight face n a serious facial expression, esp one that conceals the impulse to laugh ˈstraight-ˈfaced adjstraight′ face′ n. an impassive facial expression that conceals one's true feelings, esp. a desire to laugh. [1890–95] straight′-faced′, adj. straight′-fac′ed•ly, adv. ThesaurusNoun | 1. | straight face - a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusementfacial expression, facial gesture - a gesture executed with the facial muscles |
straight face
a straight faceAn emotionless facial expression, especially in a humorous situation that could easily cause one to laugh. It's so hard to keep a straight face on camera when you have hilarious co-stars like I do.See also: face, straight*straight faceFig. a face free from smiles or laughter. (*Typically: have ~; keep ~.) It's hard to keep a straight face when someone tells a funny joke.See also: face, straightstraight face Related to straight face: at least, by way of, keep a straight faceWords related to straight facenoun a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusementRelated Words- facial expression
- facial gesture
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