reply drily

Examples (20)

• When asked if he was enjoying the party, he simply replied drily, 'Immensely.'
• "Are you serious?" she asked. "Always," he replied drily.
• The professor replied drily that the answer was on the first page of the syllabus.
• When asked about his long journey, he replied drily, "It was certainly an experience."
• 'I'm sure you're thrilled,' she said. 'Ecstatic,' he replied drily.
• "I suppose you think this is funny," she said. He merely replied drily, "The irony is not lost on me."
• I couldn't help but reply drily when he asked the same question for the third time.
• "Another deadline missed," the manager sighed. "Indeed," the assistant replied drily.
• She looked at the mess in the kitchen and, without changing her expression, replied drily, 'You've been busy.'
• She asked if he was enjoying the party. He replied drily, "It's certainly... lively."
• 'Another brilliant idea,' the detective replied drily, looking at the poorly executed plan.
• "You're late again," she noted. "A keen observation," he replied drily.
• The weary official replied drily that my form was, yet again, incomplete.
• After a long silence, the old man finally replied drily, "Some things are better left unsaid."
• It is his habit to reply drily to any question he finds foolish.
• "Do you ever smile?" she teased. "Occasionally, when warranted," he replied drily.
• Faced with overwhelming optimism, the seasoned analyst could only reply drily that they should check the numbers again.
• The critic replied drily to the enthusiastic audience, "Applause doesn't make it art."
• He looked up from his paperwork and replied drily, 'I'm having the time of my life.'
• "And what do you expect me to do about it?" she replied drily, crossing her arms.