What does DRILY mean?

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a dry or matter-of-fact manner.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdraɪli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdrʌɪli/

Origin and Usage: The adverb drily is derived from the adjective dry, which has been used in the sense of "lacking emotion" since at least the 16th century. Drily first appeared in the early 19th century and has been used to describe a manner of speaking or writing that is devoid of emotion or humor.

Synonyms: Matter-of-factly, unemotionally, flatly, dully, monotonously.

Related Words: Dryer, drail, daily, diary, dilly.

Example Sentences:

• He spoke drily about his experiences in the war.
• The professor delivered his lecture drily, without any attempt at humor.
• She responded drily to his joke, indicating that she didn find it funny.