Dryly

/ˈdraɪli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a matter-of-fact or unemotional manner; without emotion or excitement.

He dryly remarked that the weather was perfect for a storm.

With a lack of warmth or cheer; in a dispassionate or sarcastic tone.

She replied dryly, 'Well, that's one way to look at it,' when asked about the poor project outcome.

In a way that lacks interest or enthusiasm.

The lecturer dryly went through the statistics, failing to engage the audience.

From the word 'dry' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

dry humor

A style of humor that is presented in a straight-faced or serious manner.

dry wit

Intelligent and often subtle humor that is delivered without emotion.

dry

Free from moisture or liquid.

wit

The ability to say or write clever and amusing things.

To say something in a dull or flat way.

He really dryly pointed out the mistakes in her report.

To express irony or sarcasm without any enthusiasm.

She dryly noted that they'd missed the deadline yet again.