po-faced

adjective

ˈpō-ˌfāst How to pronounce po-faced (audio)
Definition of po-facednext
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner we rarely invite her to our parties because she's always so po-faced

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for po-faced
  1. solemn
  2. serious
  3. stern
  4. humorless
  5. earnest
Adjective
  • From its origins as a solemn feast day to its transformation into a global celebration of Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day is a meaningful occasion for many.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Slow, solemn Christmas music accompanied them, as if in church.
    — Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of solemn
Adjective
  • After a serious makeover that began in 2023, The WaterShed now features 25 new interactive exhibits as well as a collection of public art.
    — Olivia Brandon, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2025
  • These expert picks start at just $8 at Amazon and could potentially save your life — or at the very least, save you serious money on astronomical ambulance and hospital bills.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of serious
Adjective
  • Fast forward five years and Faris is still trying to find a balance between being a fun, yet stern, mom.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
  • In Volusia County, where Daytona Beach has long had a reputation for being a spring break party destination, Sheriff Mike Chitwood issued a stern warning.
    — Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of stern
Adjective
  • The Ally has chosen sink themselves with pomposity, a humorless sense of holiness, or, worse still, plain canniness — a cynical nod to the selling power of relevance lurking inside a righteous agenda.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024
  • All this alarm and losing has made Democratic politics a rather miserable and humorless endeavor.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of humorless
Adjective
  • The creatives are perceptive about knowing when to play something for laughs and when to swerve, letting the audience stumble into an unexpected and very earnest emotional gut-punch.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Though nobody’s trying to deny anyone lifesaving services, there’s no question the transition to PPL, which only started in earnest late last year, has been rushed and in some cases chaotic.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of earnest
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“Po-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/po-faced. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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