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
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.