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Definition of Blankly
1. Adverb. Without expression; in a blank manner. "She stared at him blankly"
Definition of Blankly
1. adv. In a blank manner; without expression; vacuously; as, to stare blankly.
Definition of Blankly
1. Adverb. in a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expression ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Blankly
1. in a blank manner [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Blankly
Literary usage of Blankly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1903)
"asked the other, blankly. "I don't know. I haven't thought." "You will not stay
here, you cannot stay here where—where—" "But where can I go? ..."
2. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1885)
"She did look again, blankly at first; but the uneasiness in her eyes turned
gradually into real terror. Long, long forgotten memories had begun to whisper, ..."
3. The Bookman (1903)
"asked the other, blankly. "I don't know. I haven't thought." "You will not stay
here, you cannot stay here where—where—" "But where can I go? ..."
4. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1885)
"She did look again, blankly at first; but the uneasiness in her eyes turned
gradually into real terror. Long, long forgotten memories had begun to whisper, ..."
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