blank-faced
|blank-face|
B2
/blæŋk feɪst/
expressionless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blank-faced' originates from the combination of 'blank' and 'face', where 'blank' meant 'empty' and 'face' referred to the front part of the head.
Historical Evolution
'blank' and 'face' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'blank-faced' is a more modern development.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'blank' meant 'empty' or 'void', and 'face' referred to the front part of the head. Together, they evolved to describe an expressionless appearance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an expressionless or emotionless face.
She remained blank-faced during the entire meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41