Straight-faced

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Having a straight face, not revealing excessive emotion, especially amusement.
2
Bold, blatant, bald-faced.
"That was a straight-faced lie, and you knew it."

Synonyms

decorous demure earnest formal frowning grave

Example

"That was a straight-faced lie, and you knew it."

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