Dryly
5 lettersadverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a matter-of-fact, ironic, or understated way.
“She dryly noted that his excuse was the same one he used last week.”
Pronunciation
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dry·ly
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Synonyms
laconicallydrily
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"Dryly" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. With no vowels, it is best saved until you have placed the vowels.
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