drily

/'draili/ Cách viết khác : (drily) /'draili/

Thân thiện

He said drily, "I know that."

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that is dry, meaning without emotion, enthusiasm, or warmth; often characterized by irony, understatement, or a laconic tone. - In a literal sense, it can mean in a dry or arid manner, though this usage is less common for the adverb form.

Usage

The adverb "drily" (also spelled "dryly") is used to describe how something, typically speech or humor, is delivered. It indicates a tone that is deliberately unemotional, matter-of-fact, or subtly ironic. It often suggests the speaker is being witty or sarcastic while maintaining a deadpan expression.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • "I suppose we could try," he said drily, knowing full well it was impossible.
  • She commented drily on the predictable outcome of the meeting.
  • "What a surprise," he remarked drily when it started to rain for the tenth day in a row.

Advanced Usage

• "to say/remark/note something drily": This is the most common construction, where "drily" modifies a verb of speaking to convey a specific tone.
  • The critic noted drily that the film was "an unforgettable experience," implying the opposite.
• It can also modify other verbs related to expression or delivery.
  • He smiled drily, acknowledging the absurdity of the situation.

Variants and Related Words

• Dryly: The more common spelling variant of "drily." Both are correct.
• Dry (adjective): The root word.
  • A dry sense of humor. (A humor that is subtle, ironic, and understated.)
• Dryness (noun): The state or quality of being dry.
  • The dryness of his delivery made the joke even funnier.

Synonyms

• Laconically: Using very few words.
• Wryly: In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor.
• Deadpan: In a deliberately impassive or expressionless manner.
• Sardonically: In a grimly mocking or cynical way.

Antonyms

• Enthusiastically: With great excitement and eagerness.
• Effusively: Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained manner.
• Warmly: In a friendly, affectionate, or enthusiastic way.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Dry humor/wit: A type of humor that is understated, ironic, and delivered with a seemingly serious demeanor. "Drily" is the adverb form describing how such humor is delivered.
  • He is famous for his dry wit.
  • She delivered the punchline drily.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a dry laconic manner
   • I know that, he said dryly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• laconically
• dryly