drily
adverb/ˈdraɪli/
/ˈdraɪli/
(especially British English) (also dryly North American English, British English)
see also dry- if somebody speaks drily, they are being humorous, but not in an obvious way
- ‘That's a lovely purple suit you're wearing,’ she said drily.
- in a way that shows no emotion
- He smiled drily and leaned back in his chair.
- in a way that shows that there is no liquid present
- She coughed drily.
- He swallowed drily and nodded.
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