Used to describe comments that are witty but not obviously funny, often missed by others. He drily observed that the so-called 'all-day' event ended at noon.
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Emotionless Delivery
The speaker's voice is often monotone or unenthusiastic, which is part of the dry humor. When she lost the game, she drily said, 'Well, that was exciting,' with a blank expression.
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Understated Reaction
A drily delivered line might understate the actual situation, providing comedic effect through contrast. As the chaos ensued, he drily remarked, 'We've had better days.'