drily
/ˈdraɪli/
adverb
- In a way that is humorous but not showing emotion; with a sarcastic or understated tone.
- He drily remarked that the meeting was the most exciting part of his week.
- “I suppose that’s one way to do it,” she said drily, raising an eyebrow.
- The teacher drily noted that the homework excuse was original, if not believable.
- In a way that lacks moisture; without water or wetness.
- The leaves rustled drily in the autumn breeze.
- The desert wind blew drily across the sand dunes.
- She wiped the counter drily with a clean cloth.
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