drily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière sèche », souvent utilisé pour décrire une façon de parler qui est brusque, ironique ou dépourvue d'émotion. C'est la forme standard de l'adverbe de 'dry' en anglais britannique, tandis que 'dryly' est plus courant en anglais américain.

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 manière sèche

   • 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.

   Antonymesdamplymoistly

2. In a laconic or ironic mannerB2formal

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

   de façon sèche/ironique

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeadpandrylyironicallylaconicallywryly

   Antonymesemotionallyexpressivelysentimentallywarmly