Antonyms for impassive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : im-pas-iv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpæs ɪv

Definition of impassive

Origin : 1660s, "not feeling pain," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + passive. Meaning "void of emotions" is from 1690s. Related: Impassively; impassiveness (1640s).

adj aloof, cool

Example sentences :

When the Inspector took thought to look at her, she was as impassive as before.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

"Come along," said the impassive Stoliker, taking the handcuffs from his pocket.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Outwardly he maintained consistently a pose of impassive gullibility.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

In the boat the man with the bailing can turned up an impassive countenance.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

I looked at the impassive face of the spokesman with the wand.
Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu

He stood there bareheaded, impassive and quiet, listening to the great voice of the mass.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Mr. Bentham looked straight ahead with still, impassive face.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Behold, your friend the kaimkam is gloomy and impassive as a camel; what can you do?
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Laurent and Therese had witnessed this brief scene in a grave and impassive manner.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

At last Arizona turned from his impassive contemplation of the prairie.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

Synonyms for impassive

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