blankly

[ blangk-lee ]

adverb
  1. without expression or understanding: She stared blankly at her inquisitors.

  2. in every respect; totally; fully: He blankly denied ever saying such a thing.

Origin of blankly

1
First recorded in 1815–25; blank + -ly

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