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drily

 

[ draษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

tone of voice

The word 'drily' describes a manner of speaking that is characterized by a dry, often sarcastic, or matter-of-fact tone. This way of speaking might come off as unemotional or lacking in enthusiasm, even when discussing humorous or interesting topics. It is frequently used in literature and conversations to convey irony or a lack of excitement about a situation. This term suggests a subtle form of wit, where the humor is not overt but rather implied through the delivery.

Synonyms

dryly, matter-of-factly, sarcastically

Examples of usage

  • She responded drily, 'Of course, because that always works out well.'
  • He made a drily amusing comment about the weather.
  • When asked about his day, he replied drily, 'Just another spectacularly boring day.'

Translations

Translations of the word "drily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trocken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั…ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ suche

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนพใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sec

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด์กฐํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suchรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suchรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒ็‡ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€า“ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quru

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seco

Word origin

The term 'drily' originates from the adjective 'dry', which dates back to Old English 'drฤซge', meaning 'lacking moisture'. The adverbial form 'drily' likely emerged in the 19th century as a way to describe a specific manner of delivery in speech. Over time, it came to be associated with a tone that conveys a lack of emotional expressiveness, often with a hint of sarcasm or irony. The evolution of this word reflects broader changes in language and communication styles, particularly in English-speaking cultures where wit and sarcasm have become valued forms of expression. Ultimately, 'drily' encapsulates a unique interplay between humor and seriousness in conversational dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,107, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.