dryly

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

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Word: Dryly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: The word "dryly" means to say something in a way that shows no emotion or excitement, often in a serious or sarcastic manner. It can also mean to speak in a straightforward or matter-of-fact way without showing much feeling.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "dryly" when you want to describe how someone is speaking, specifically when they are being serious or not showing much emotion, sometimes even when they are being funny in a subtle way.
• It can be used in both written and spoken English.

Example:

• "I know that," he said dryly. (This means he said it in a serious way, perhaps without enthusiasm or with a hint of sarcasm.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Dryly" can also imply a sense of irony. For instance, if someone makes a comment about the weather being nice while it's raining, they might say it dryly to highlight the contrast.

Word Variants:

• Dry: (adjective) Describes something that lacks moisture, or can refer to humor that is not lively.
• Dried: (verb) The past tense of "dry," meaning to remove moisture.
• Dryness: (noun) The state of being dry, can refer to both physical dryness and a lack of emotion or humor.

Different Meanings:

• "Dryly" primarily refers to a manner of speaking. However, it can also refer to something that is literally dry, like a dry sponge.

Synonyms:

• Sternly
• Matter-of-factly
• Impassively
• Unsympathetically
• Sarcastically (in certain contexts)

Idioms:

While there are no direct idioms that include "dryly," you might come across phrases like: - "Dry humor" - a type of humor that is expressed without emotion, often ironic or sarcastic.

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific phrasal verbs that include "dryly," but you could use "dry up," which means to become dry or to stop talking.

Summary:

In summary, "dryly" is a way to describe how someone speaks when they are serious, unemotional, or subtly humorous.

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Adverb

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

Synonyms

• laconically
• drily