dryly

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

Thân thiện

He said dryly, "I know that."

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a dry, laconic, or understated manner: Expressing something in a way that is deliberately unemotional, matter-of-fact, or subtly humorous, often with a straight face.
   • In a way that lacks emotional warmth or enthusiasm: Characterized by a cool, detached, or impassive tone.

Usage

The adverb "dryly" modifies a verb (typically a verb of speaking) to describe the manner in which something is said. It indicates that the speaker's tone or delivery is intentionally devoid of overt emotion, which can create a humorous, sarcastic, or blunt effect.

Examples

• Adverb: (Her tone suggested she thought the idea was not very good, but she expressed this without obvious sarcasm.) (His comment was delivered in a flat, unimpressed manner.) (The captain's words were praise, but his dry tone implied the opposite.)

Advanced Usage

• "to say/remark/observe dryly": The most common construction, where "dryly" describes the act of speaking.
• "to reply/answer dryly": Used to describe a response given in this manner.

Variants and Related Words

• Drily (adv): An alternative spelling of "dryly." The meanings are identical.
• Dry (adj): The adjective form, meaning lacking moisture, interest, or emotional expression. (His humor is subtle and understated.)

Synonyms

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

Related Phrases

• In a dry manner: A phrase with the same meaning as the adverb "dryly."

Học thuật

Adverb

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• laconically
• drily