In a way that is very dry, barren, or lacking moisture; figuratively, in a dull or uninteresting manner.
From arid (Latin aridus, 'dry') + -ly (adverb suffix). Creates an adverb describing manner or condition.
Writers use 'aridly' to describe both physical dryness and emotional coldness—'he spoke aridly' means both that his voice was harsh and his tone was utterly unfeeling.
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