Dryly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a dry laconic manner; "`I know that', he said dryly".
Examples
- I've been running on nothing but coffee and good intentions all day, I'm surprised I can still string a sentence together, she said dryly.
- He's always giving me great advice, like the time he told me I should become a millionaire before I turn 25, he said dryly.
- I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right, he said dryly.
- I'm sure the 10th time will be the charm for this project, she said dryly.
- I've been told I'm a great listener, mainly because I have no interest in speaking, he said dryly.