Today’s word of the day is ‘Impassive.‘ Let us understand more about this word.
Impassive [ im-pas-iv ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
1. Without emotion
2. Not subject to suffering
3. Cold-blooded
4. Unmoved
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Aavegaheen
2. Spanish – Impasivo
3. French – Impassible
4. Mandarin – Bèidòng de
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. Valenglay remained silent and impassive, with at most a slight shiver passing across his shoulders.
2. When he turns again to say the last word she is standing where he last saw her, pale and impassive as a statue.
3. He stepped deliberately across the body, his face inflamed, and stood to beard the impassive Dalal.
4. Here and there he saw police agents in plain clothes, impassive but watchful, on the lookout for the first cry of treason.
5. Ruiz Rios’s impassive face masked all emotion; Kendric’s displayed frankly his sheer delight.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
emotionless, placid, reticent, serene, stoic, unemotional, unflappable, unruffled, apathetic, callous, composed, dispassionate, heartless, imperturbable, inexpressive, inscrutable, insensible, insusceptible, nonchalant, passionless, phlegmatic, reserved, sedate, unconcerned, etc
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
agitated, communicative, emotional, excited, feeling, nervous, passionate, responsive, sensitive, susceptible, etc.
Quotation:
With impassive gaze, Michael, prince of warriors, measured the extent of the disaster, and his keen intelligence penetrated its causes. The armies of the living God had taken the offensive, but by one of those fatalities in war which disconcert the plans of the greatest captains, the enemy had also taken the offensive, and the effect was evident..
Anatole France
Social Example:
Phil Spector was the rare self-conscious artist in rock's early years and cultivated an image of mystery and power with his dark shades and impassive expression.https://t.co/zIOA6vPgMz
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) January 18, 2021
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