answer drily

Examples (10)

• When asked if he was excited, he answered drily, "Thrilled."
• "Are you enjoying the party?" she asked. "Immensely," he answered drily, while checking his watch.
• She had asked him a personal question, and he had answered drily that it was none of her business.
• The detective, known for his wit, would often answer drily when questioned by reporters.
• I'm sure if you ask him for help, he'll just answer drily with a sarcastic comment.
• "Of course, I live for meetings," she answered drily when her boss added another one to her calendar.
• Despite the chaos, the stoic soldier simply answered drily that it was "just another Tuesday."
• The seasoned comedian answered the heckler's insult so drily that the entire audience roared with laughter.
• He always answers so drily that it's hard to tell if he's being serious or joking.
• Questioned about his strange methods, the professor answered drily, "They seem to work, don't they?"