drily

• Наречие, означающее 'сухим образом', часто используется для описания манеры речи, которая является деловой, ироничной или лишенной эмоциональной выразительности. Это стандартная форма наречия от 'dry' в британском английском, в то время как 'dryly' более распространено в американском английском.

An adverb meaning 'in a dry manner,' often used to describe a way of speaking that is matter-of-fact, ironic, or lacking emotional expression. It is the standard adverbial form of 'dry' in British English, while 'dryly' is more common in American English.

1. In a dry mannerB1formal

   In a way that is lacking moisture or water.

   Сухо

   • The clothes were hung out to dry drily in the sun.
   • He wiped the table drily with a cloth.
   • The desert air felt drily against her skin.

   Antonymsdamplymoistly

2. In a laconic or ironic mannerB2formal

   In a way that is dry, understated, or ironic, often with a touch of humor.

   Сухо

   • He said drily, 'I suppose that's one way to look at it.'
   • She drily remarked that the plan was 'perfect' in a sarcastic tone.
   • The professor drily noted the irony of the situation.

   Synonymsdeadpandrylyironicallylaconicallywryly

   Antonymsemotionallyexpressivelysentimentallywarmly