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blankly Synonyms

Another word for blankly

Choosing another word for blankly depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows no understanding, emotion, or interest; without expression.

Usage Example

"The student stared vacantly at the chalkboard, unable to recall the formula."

Strongest
vacantly
expressionlessly
inexpressively
Strong
emptily
impassively
woodenly
Weak
absentmindedly

• adverb (Context 2)

Completely and directly, typically when refusing or denying something.

Usage Example

"The committee flatly refused to consider the revised budget proposal."

Strongest
flatly
point-blank
Strong
outright
categorically
utterly

Opposites of blankly

The opposite of blankly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

expressively
knowingly
animatedly
hesitantly
alertly
tentatively
indirectly
attentively
See all opposites of blankly

• Nearby Words

blanketing
blankie
blanking
blankly
blankness
blanky
blare

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blankly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blankly
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