Wry

/raɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wry expression or remark.

He delivered a wry about the absurdity of the situation.

adjective

Using dry, especially mocking, humor.

She had a wry smile on her face when she heard the ironic news.

Twisted or distorted, especially in an unexpected way.

His wry sense of humor often caught people off guard.

Deviating from what is proper or right; wrong or askew.

The project took a wry turn when the main sponsor backed out.

Middle English wry, from Old English wrīgan, meaning to twist or bend.

wry smile

A smile that suggests a sense of irony or dry humor.

wry humor

Humor that is dry, often with a touch of sarcasm.

wry observation

An observation made with dry or ironic humor.

dry

Lacking moisture or humor.

sarcastic

Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

ironic

Using or characterized by irony.

A sarcastic or dry joke.

His comment was so wry it left everyone in the room laughing.

A situation that is ironically amusing.

It was wry how the plan backfired when they least expected it.