NYT Dictionary

DROLLY

/ˈdɹəʊl.li/
AdverbDROL-lydrol-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a droll, odd or humorous manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English droll Middle English -ly English -ly English drolly From droll + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

broadlyhumorously

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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