100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "dryly"

Definition

The adverb dryly refers to a manner of speaking or acting that is devoid of emotion, enthusiasm, or warmth, often characterized by a lack of humor or a serious tone. It can also imply a subtle or understated form of wit.

Synonyms

• Dully
• Sternly
• Unemotionally
• Matter-of-factly
• Abruptly
• Bluntly
• Stoically

Antonyms

• Humorously
• Emotionally
• Warmly
• Cheerfully
• Enthusiastically
• Playfully

Examples

1. She replied dryly, "Well, that was unexpected."
2. He told the story dryly, leaving everyone in the room puzzled.
3. "I suppose that's one way to look at it," she said dryly.
4. The comedian delivered his punchline dryly, catching the audience off guard.
5. He nodded dryly, indicating his lack of interest.
6. The teacher explained the rules dryly, making it hard for students to stay focused.
7. "Interesting choice of words," she said dryly, raising an eyebrow.
8. He accepted the criticism dryly, showing no signs of hurt feelings.
9. She smiled dryly, "That's one interpretation, I suppose."
10. The report was written dryly, lacking any engaging elements.
11. "That's a fascinating idea," he responded dryly, not convinced.
12. She observed the chaos around her dryly, as if it were an everyday occurrence.
13. "I can't imagine why anyone would want to do that," he said dryly.
14. He stared at the mess dryly, wondering how it had come to this.
15. "Well, that was enlightening," she remarked dryly.
16. He noted the obvious dryly, not wanting to draw attention to it.
17. "You certainly have a way with words," she commented dryly.
18. The film's ending was revealed dryly, without much fanfare.
19. "I believe that was sarcasm," he noted dryly.
20. She dismissed the suggestion dryly, offering no further explanation.
21. "This is going to be a long meeting," he predicted dryly.
22. He accepted the award dryly, as if it were no big deal.
23. "Of course, that makes perfect sense," she said dryly.
24. The instructions were given dryly, leaving everyone confused.
25. "Another day, another dollar," he remarked dryly.
26. She shrugged dryly, not bothered by the criticism.
27. The explanation was delivered dryly, lacking excitement.
28. "I'll believe it when I see it," he replied dryly.
29. She summarized her thoughts dryly, cutting out the fluff.
30. "Glad to hear you're so enthusiastic," he said dryly.
31. He watched the debate unfold dryly, knowing it was a waste of time.
32. "That's one way to cope," she said dryly, unimpressed.
33. "I suppose we should be grateful," he replied dryly.
34. She attended the event dryly, not expecting much.
35. "It's just another Tuesday," he stated dryly.
36. He explained the situation dryly, leaving no room for emotion.
37. "That sounds like a great plan," she said dryly, sarcasm evident.
38. "You really outdid yourself," he remarked dryly.
39. The presentation was delivered dryly, failing to engage the audience.
40. "This is just wonderful," she said dryly, rolling her eyes.
41. He responded to the compliment dryly, showing no excitement.
42. "I guess we’re all in this together," she said dryly.
43. He accepted the challenge dryly, knowing it would be tough.
44. "That was a brilliant move," she commented dryly.
45. He regarded the proposal dryly, seeing flaws in the plan.
46. "How original," she replied dryly, unimpressed.
47. "That's the spirit," he said dryly, lacking enthusiasm.
48. She took the criticism dryly, understanding it was meant to help.
49. "Well, this is a surprise," he remarked dryly.
50. "I can’t argue with that logic," she said dryly.
51. He watched the unfolding drama dryly, thinking it was predictable.
52. "You really think that will work?" she asked dryly.
53. "This is precisely what I expected," he stated dryly.
54. "How enlightening," she said dryly, clearly sarcastic.
55. He acknowledged the situation dryly, not wanting to dwell on it.
56. "What a delightful day," she said dryly, the sarcasm thick in the air.
57. He accepted the award with a dryly spoken, "Thanks."
58. "I can see you’re very passionate about this," she replied dryly.
59. "That’s an interesting viewpoint," he said dryly, not agreeing.
60. She rolled her eyes dryly, not wanting to continue the conversation.
61. "Well, that went well," he said dryly after the meeting ended.
62. He looked at the mess dryly, considering how to approach it.
63. "That’s exactly what I needed to hear," she replied dryly.
64. "I suppose that's one way to solve the problem," he said dryly.
65. She nodded dryly, acknowledging the point without enthusiasm.
66. "Very insightful," he remarked dryly, not impressed.
67. "I can't believe that just happened," she said dryly.
68. "How very convenient," he responded dryly.
69. She commented on the weather dryly, noting its predictability.
70. "How nice of you to join us," he said dryly.
71. He watched the scene unfold dryly, predicting the outcome.
72. "That sounds like a plan," she said dryly, lacking excitement.
73. "This is just fantastic," he said dryly, clearly not impressed.
74. "I can see you took this seriously," she replied dryly.
75. "This should be a fun evening," he commented dryly.
76. "That’s an original idea," she said dryly, with a hint of sarcasm.
77. "I can hardly wait," he replied dryly.
78. "What a creative solution," she said dryly, unimpressed.
79. "That’s just what I was hoping to hear," he said dryly.
80. "You really went above and beyond," she commented dryly.
81. "What a surprise that turned out to be," he noted dryly.
82. "I see you’re not at all excited," she said dryly.
83. "That’s going to be a challenge," he replied dryly.
84. "I can’t believe you actually did that," she said dryly.
85. "How thoughtful of you," he remarked dryly.
86. "This is going to be a long night," she said dryly.
87. "Well, that was enlightening," he noted dryly.
88. "You really know how to make an entrance," she commented dryly.
89. "I’m sure this will end well," he replied dryly.
90. "What a wonderful idea," she said dryly, rolling her eyes.
91. "That’s certainly one way to handle it," he noted dryly.
92. "I can see the enthusiasm is contagious," she said dryly.
93. "How very predictable," he remarked dryly.
94. "That’s just what I needed," she replied dryly.
95. "What a great use of time," he said dryly.
96. "This is going to be a real treat," she commented dryly.
97. "How nice to see everyone so engaged," he replied dryly.
98. "That’s a bold strategy," she said dryly.
99. "You truly outdid yourself this time," he remarked dryly.
100. "This is how I imagined it would go," she noted dryly.