Blankly
/ˈblæŋk.li/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 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 in a blank and uncomprehending manner wordnet
Example
More examples"Tom stared blankly at the wall."
Etymology
From blank + -ly.