dryly

/ˈdraɪli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a dry manner, without humor or enthusiasm

“He explained the joke dryly, which made it even funnier.”

2. adverb

without moisture or wetness

“The soil dried dryly in the hot sun.”

3. adverb

in a way that is not moist or wet

“The dryly seasoned meat was not very appetizing.”

Synonyms

  • drily
  • laconically

Antonyms

  • moistly
  • wetly