straight-faced

Example Sentences

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“Actually,” says a straight-faced J.D., “medicine is the best medicine.”

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

“Take control of your life, and by life I mean your butt,” Katz says to the camera, straight-faced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The Chief's sharp dress sense matched his comedic wit, and he was often seen teasing the core characters as they struggled to tell if his straight-faced comments were deadly serious or a complete joke.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Still, it’s a pleasure to enjoy something that’s both straight-faced and freewheeling, like a jazz pedagogue who also knows how to get a crowd dancing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

And he said it so straight-faced, but he had to be joking.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith