Drolly: meaning, definitions and examples

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drolly

 

[ หˆdrลlฤ“ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

humorous tone

Drolly describes a style of humor that is amusing in a dry, understated, or subtly absurd way. It often implies a quiet or understated charm that provokes a smile or chuckle without being overtly funny.

Synonyms

dry, humorous, subtle, witty

Examples of usage

  • She delivered her lines drolly, keeping the audience in stitches.
  • His drolly observations about everyday life made the discussion enjoyable.
  • The film had a drolly twist that caught everyone off guard.
  • He has a drolly sense of humor that appeals to a niche audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "drolly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น engraรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช witzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lucu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั‚ะตะฟะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabawny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ‹ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท drรดle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gracioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋ฏธ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุญูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtipnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtipnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘็จฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smeลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemmtilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะปะบั–ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlmษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divertido

Etymology

The word 'drolly' originates from the French word 'drol,' which means 'merry' or 'funny.' The term evolved in the English language during the late 17th century, where it took on connotations of amusing, quirky, or slightly ridiculous behavior. Initially, it was used to describe a playful or mischievous aspect of someone's character or behavior. Over time, 'drolly' became associated more closely with dry humor, particularly in literature and theater. Writers and playwrights found value in employing drolly characters and dialogues to create tension and irony in their narratives, making it resonate with audiences fond of subtle wit.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,507, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.