Blankly

//ˈblæŋk.li// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expression.

    "His face was a fair weakness, his chin retreated, and his hair lay in crisp, almost flaxen curls on his low forehead; his eyes were rather large, pale blue, and blankly staring."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a blank and uncomprehending manner wordnet

Example

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"Tom stared blankly at the wall."

Etymology

From blank + -ly.

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