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Drily

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition: In a dry, humorless, or highly factual manner.

Example sentences:

1. He recounted the events of the day drily, without any hint of amusement.
2. She delivered her speech drily, lacking any trace of emotion.
3. The professor explained the complex concept drily, focusing solely on the facts.

Additional senses and usages:

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a dry, humorless, or boring manner or quality.

Example sentences:

1. His drily delivered jokes never seemed to elicit any laughter from the audience.
2. She has a drily sarcastic wit that often goes over people's heads.
3. The book's drily written passages failed to engage the reader.

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