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Meaning & Definition of Wry in English

English

Wry

/raɪ/

adjective

1. Humorously sarcastic or mocking

  • "Dry humor"
  • "An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"
  • "An ironic novel"
  • "An ironical smile"
  • "With a wry scottish wit"
synonym:
  • dry,
  • ironic,
  • ironical,
  • wry

2. Bent to one side

  • "A wry neck"
synonym:
  • wry

Examples of using

Mary looks to you with a wry, respectful smile.