deadpanner

/ˈdɛdpænər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who delivers humor or a message in a completely serious and expressionless manner, often used to achieve irony or satire.

“The comedian was a skilled deadpanner, making the audience laugh with her dry wit.”

Synonyms

  • droll
  • straight man

Antonyms

  • comedian
  • jester