dryly
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/ˈdraɪli/
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/ˈdraɪli/
in a way that is not very serious, but is meant to be funny
‘That's a lovely purple suit you're wearing,’ she said dryly.
‘你穿的這件紫色西裝真好看,’她乾巴巴地說道。
in a way that shows no emotion
He smiled dryly and leaned back in his chair.
他乾巴巴地笑了笑,靠在椅背上。
in a way that shows no liquid is present
She coughed dryly.
她乾咳了一聲。