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aridly

intermediateB2

/ˈærɪdli/ · ar-id-ly

In a manner lacking in interest, excitement, or passion; dryly.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner lacking in interest, excitement, or passion; dryly.

ایسے طور پر جس میں دلچسپی، جوش یا ولولہ کی کمی ہو؛ خشک طریقے سے۔

خشک طور پر

khushk tour par

Synonyms

drylydullyuninspiringlyخشک طور پربے رنگی سےٹھنڈا

Antonyms

excitinglypassionatelyenthusiasticallyدلچسپ طور پرجوش سےخوشی سے

Common Collocations

  • aridly expressed
  • aridly mentioned
  • aridly described

Example Sentences

He spoke aridly about his vacation, lacking any enthusiasm.

اس نے اپنی تعطیلات کے بارے میں خشک طور پر بات کی، دلچسپی کی کمی کے بغیر۔

Us ne apni ta'atilat ke bare mein khushk tour par baat ki, dilchasp ki kami ke baghair.

The report was written aridly, making it hard to engage with.

یہ رپورٹ خشک طور پر لکھی گئی تھی، جس سے اس میں شامل ہونا مشکل ہوا۔

Yeh report khushk tour par likhi gayi thi, jis se is mein shamil hona mushkil hua.

Her aridly delivered speech failed to inspire the audience.

اس کا خشک طور پر پیش کردہ تقریر سامعین میں جوش پیدا کرنے میں ناکام رہی۔

Us ka khushk tour par pesh karda taqreer samain mein josh paida karne mein nakam rahi.

Easily Confused With

arid:Arid is an adjective describing something extremely dry, while aridly is the adverb form describing the manner of doing something in a dry way.

Word Family

arid
adjectiveخشک
aridity
nounخشکی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of arid as an 'arid desert', which helps recall its meaning related to dryness.

Imagine a vast, dry desert with no signs of life.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "aridus" — dry

First known use: 19th century

The word 'arid' comes from the Latin 'aridus', which means dry or parched. The adverb 'aridly' formed from 'arid' describes actions done in a dry, barren manner.