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stone–faced (adjective)

stone–faced /ˈstoʊnˌfeɪst/ adjective

also stony–faced /ˈstoʊniˌfeɪst/

stone–faced

/ˈstoʊnˌfeɪst/

adjective

also stony–faced /ˈstoʊniˌfeɪst/

Britannica Dictionary definition of STONE–FACED

[more stone–faced; most stone–faced]

: showing no emotion

He stood there stone-faced while the verdict was announced.
a stone-faced judge

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