Meaning of the German Word "Trocken"

trocken
wry

Using dry, mocking humor.

Example Sentence

Sie lächelte trocken, als sie die ironische Nachricht hörte.

Other Meanings of This Word

Without water or moisture; not wet.

A1Adjective
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In a wry way.

C2Adverb
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Definition: Using dry, mocking humor.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "trocken"?

C2

What grammatical category does "trocken" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "trocken" belong to?

Emotions

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