blankly

[ˈblæŋkli]

blankly Definition

• 1. in a way that shows no emotion or understanding; without expression
• 2. in a way that is empty or without any meaning

Using blankly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blankly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She stared blankly at the wall, not knowing what to do.

• Example

  He listened blankly to the instructions, not understanding a word.

• Example

  The page was filled with words, but they all seemed to blur together blankly.

blankly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blankly

• expressionlessly
• vacantly
• stupidly

Antonyms for blankly

• attentively
• intelligently

Phrases with blankly

• look blankly

  to look at something without any expression or understanding

  Example

  She looked blankly at the math problem, not knowing how to solve it.

• stare blankly

  to look at something for a long time without any expression or understanding

  Example

  He stared blankly at the painting, not sure what it was supposed to represent.

• speak blankly

  to speak in a way that shows no emotion or understanding

  Example

  She spoke blankly about the topic, not really caring one way or the other.

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Summary: blankly in Brief

The adverb 'blankly' [ˈblæŋkli] describes a lack of expression or understanding. It can be used to describe someone staring or looking at something without any emotion or comprehension, as in 'She stared blankly at the wall.' 'Blankly' can also describe something that is empty or meaningless, as in 'The page was filled with words, but they all seemed to blur together blankly.'