drily

• Adverbio que significa 'de manera seca', usado a menudo para describir un modo de hablar que es profesional, irónico o carente de expresividad emocional. Es la forma estándar del adverbio de 'dry' en inglés británico, mientras que 'dryly' es más común en inglés americano.

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.

   de manera seca

   • 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.

   Antónimosdamplymoistly

2. In a laconic or ironic mannerB2formal

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

   De manera seca o irónica

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeadpandrylyironicallylaconicallywryly

   Antónimosemotionallyexpressivelysentimentallywarmly