drily (Meaning)

Wordnet

drily (r)

in a dry laconic manner

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See Dryly.

The teacher drily informed the class that the test would be held the next day.
The politician drily responded to the reporter's question, refusing to elaborate further.
The comedian drily joked about the current political climate, eliciting laughter from the audience.
The doctor drily advised the patient to take the medication as prescribed, emphasizing its importance.
The salesperson offered a drily explanation of the product's features, failing to generate much enthusiasm from the customer.
The historian drily recounted the events leading up to the war, providing a factual and objective account.
The lawyer drily cross-examined the witness, attempting to undermine the credibility of their testimony.
The interviewer drily questioned the job candidate, seeking to assess their qualifications and suitability for the role.
The actor delivered their lines drily, conveying a sense of detachment and irony to the character they were portraying.
The reviewer drily assessed the novel, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, but ultimately finding it to be lacking in originality.

in a dry laconic mannerSee Dryly.

thirsty, droughty, waterless, sear, arid, bone-dry, dehydrated, baked, desert, desertic

dank, washed, soggy, humid, damp, washed, soaked, saturated, saturated, damp

The teacher drily informed the class that the test would be held the next day.

The politician drily responded to the reporter's question, refusing to elaborate further.

The comedian drily joked about the current political climate, eliciting laughter from the audience.

The doctor drily advised the patient to take the medication as prescribed, emphasizing its importance.