"Slack-jawed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Slack-jawed" Meaning

Slack-jawed: (adjective) having jaws that are loosely hanging open, often in a state of shock, awe, or amazement, also used to describe someone or something that seems weak or lacking in energy or enthusiasm.

"Slack-jawed" Examples

5 usage examples of the word "slack-jawed"

- In the course of the conversation, his slack-jawed expression gave her a lot to read from, a comprehensive picture of his inside state.
- When she walked in, he sat with a slack-jawed look, like a rabbit caught by a fierce hunter.
- He was slack-jawed and lagged behind the group, hardly keeping his eyes open as they explored the dense forest.
- Everyone stared at the horrific scene, slack-jawed in a mix of shock and horror.
- The slack-jawed look didn't leave my friend's face from the moment he heard the news of the confirmed anagram.