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Blank (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Without comprehension; "When I called her name, she gave me a blank look, as though she didn't know me".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning 2

Not charged with a bullet; "a blank cartridge".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The starting pistol fired a blank to signal the start of the race.
  • The soldier was issued a blank round to use in case of an emergency.
  • The gun was loaded with a blank cartridge to avoid causing any harm.
  • The actor was given a prop gun loaded with a blank to use in the scene.
  • The warning shot was fired with a blank to scare off the intruder.

Meaning 3

Complete and absolute; "utter seriousness"; "blank stupidity".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • Her expression was a picture of blank indifference, showing no sign of surprise or emotion.
  • The look of blank fear in the child's eyes as she saw the approaching dog was terrifying.
  • It was blank confusion on everyone's faces when the surprise guest appeared out of nowhere.
  • He wore a mask of blank curiosity as he carefully opened the old antique.
  • There was blank bewilderment in the coach's voice when the game slipped through his fingers once again.

Synonyms

  • Utter

Meaning 4

(of a surface) not written or printed on; "blank pages"; "fill in the blank spaces"; "a clean page"; "wide white margins".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The students were given a blank sheet of paper to write their essay on.
  • The new notebook had 100 blank pages waiting to be filled with notes.
  • To complete the form, please fill in the blank spaces with your personal details.
  • She stared at the blank canvas, trying to think of what to paint.
  • The printer spat out a blank sheet of paper, wasting an entire page of ink.

Synonyms

  • Clean
  • White

Related Words

  • Blankness (noun)
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