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inexpressively

inexpressively

7.4
In a way that shows no feeling on the face
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/
translation icon : inexpresivamente
  • He stared inexpressively at the painting, unmoved by its colors or shapes.

Examples

  • She listened inexpressively, giving away nothing about how she felt.

  • The actor delivered his lines inexpressively, which confused the audience.

  • She stared inexpressively at the painting.

  • He spoke inexpressively during the meeting.

  • He stared inexpressively at the painting, unmoved by its colors or shapes.

  • She listened inexpressively, giving away nothing about how she felt.

  • The actor delivered his lines inexpressively, which confused the audience.

Synonyms

impassively
vsinexpressively
4 6.8

In a way that shows no feeling or reaction

is more about showing no outward feeling rather than inner state
blandly
vsinexpressively
4 5.2

In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest

implies lack of strong traits rather than complete absence of expression
numbly
vsinexpressively
3 5.8

In a way that shows no feeling in the body or mind

refers to lack of visible expression rather than physical numbness
unemotionally
vsinexpressively
1 5.0

In a calm way that does not show feelings

is used for absence of visible expression rather than tone
stonily
vsinexpressively
1 8.0

In a cold, unfriendly way that shows no feeling

is about no visible expression without added cold intent
emptily
vsinexpressively
1 5.9

In a way that shows no feeling or life

is about outward lack of expression rather than inner hollowness
insensibly
vsinexpressively
1 7.4

In a way that shows no feeling or awareness

is chiefly about no visible expression rather than lack of awareness
expressionlessly
vsinexpressively
1 6.0

In a way that shows no feeling on the face

is broader applying to lack of emotion beyond facial signs
apathetically
vsinexpressively
1 7.3

In a way that shows no interest or energy

implies total absence of visible expression rather than low interest
emotionlessly
vsinexpressively
6.9

Without showing any feeling

is about lack of outward expression rather than inner feeling
unfeelingly
vsinexpressively
7.5

In a way that does not show care or kindness

is more neutral meaning simply absence of visible expression
aseptically
vsinexpressively
8.6

In a cold, clinical way that shows no feeling

is used more broadly for any lack of expression without clinical tone

Antonyms

1 3.7

In a way that shows feelings and thoughts clearly

How Expressive

animatedly
2 4.3
warmly
39 1.0
calmly
110 1.0
inexpressively
7.4

Surface Forms

inexpressively positive
inexpressivelyer comparative
inexpressivelyest superlative

Morphology

inexpressively = inexpressive (transparent) = in + express + ive + ly

Adding '-ly' to the adjective 'inexpressive' straightforwardly forms an adverb meaning 'in an inexpressive way'.

Etymology

Inexpressively starts with in- meaning 'not' and contains express, which originally meant 'to press out' feelings, the same root you see in press and expression. So, inexpressively means 'without showing' emotion or feeling.