blankly
Americanadverb
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without expression or understanding.
She stared blankly at her inquisitors.
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in every respect; totally; fully.
He blankly denied ever saying such a thing.
Etymology
Origin of blankly
Example Sentences
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She glanced at it, then stared blankly at me.
From Literature
She stares at me blankly and takes small sips of her Sprite.
From Literature
For a moment she stared blankly at Jonn, Marlie, and Rowan, as.though wondering why they were there, then her expression sharpened, and she waved her hand at them impatiently.
From Literature
The result is a black-and-white photo grid of several hundred female faces staring blankly into the camera, mouths closed and eyes vacant.
From Los Angeles Times
They avoided eye contact and stared blankly ahead or kept their eyes lowered.
From Literature
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