Example Sentences

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Among his many works of fiction were political thrillers, historical epics and drolly observed comedies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Anachronism is drolly permitted as the French celebrate Joan’s victories with an impromptu cabaret performance of “La Vie en Rose.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

Restrained as a corset, it feels as if "The Essex Serpent" doesn't want us to excite ourselves or to get any ideas beyond the ones drolly lined out for us.

From Salon • May 14, 2022

“I can certainly play a strict host,” she said, drolly.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2021

“It’s nothing new,” she explained in answer to Ted’s queries later, shaking her head drolly.

From Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing by Page, Gertrude