drily

🇺🇸 /ˈdraɪli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdraɪli/
Frequency
Difficulty
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adverb
R

in a way that is funny but not showing it openly

She commented drily on the color of his shirt.

R

without showing feelings

He answered drily, not showing any interest.

R

in a way that is dry, without moisture

Her throat felt sore as she spoke drily.

translation

adv. in a way that is funny but not showing it openly; without showing feelings; in a way that is dry, without moisture