blankly
blankly · more blankly · most blankly
In a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expressionIn a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expression.
/ˈblæŋk.li/
» Tom stared blankly at the ceiling.
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1 sensesIn a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expression.
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
Examples
20 sentencesTom stared blankly at the ceiling.
Tom stared blankly out the window.
Tom lay on the couch, staring blankly at the ceiling.
ruФома лежал на диване, тупо уставившись в потолок. — Lenin_1917
Tom leaned against one wall and stared blankly at the opposite wall.
Tom stared blankly at the wall.
Forms
more blankly, most blankly| Comparative | more blankly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most blankly |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedblank
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb