dryly (adverb)

1. The comic strip artist delivered the punchline dryly, leaving the readers in stitches.

2. He proposed to her on a rainy day, and she responded dryly with a simple 'yes' instead of the expected tears of joy.

3. During his infamous speech, the dictator dryly declared war on the neighboring country, sparking a global conflict.

4. The actor delivered his lines dryly, portraying a emotionless character in the gripping crime thriller.