in a way that is plain and characterized by a lack of decorative or other features

the suburbs that stretch blankly along the routes out from the city

his clothes are blankly white

in a way that shows a lack of interest or engagement

the class looked back blankly

my home life consists of staring blankly at the television

in an absolute or blunt manner

the hospital has blankly refused to carry out tests

officials have stated blankly that they will never extradite the operatives