Wry
adjective | /wry/
Dryly humorous or ironic, often expressing amusement or criticism indirectly; also, twisted or distorted in shape.
Wry
adjective | /wry/
Advanced WordsHARDDryly humorous or ironic, often expressing amusement or criticism indirectly; also, twisted or distorted in shape.
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"He gave a wry smile when the plan failed exactly as he had predicted. Means: He smiled with dry irony because the plan failed just as he expected."
"Her wry comment exposed the absurdity of the situation. Means: Her dryly humorous remark showed how absurd the situation was."
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A wry remark bends meaning toward irony, much as a wry expression may look twisted.
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