wry Sentence Examples
- The detective's wry smile hinted at a secret he was holding back.
- She gave me a wry look, conveying both amusement and skepticism.
- The politician's wry remarks drew both laughter and disapproving glares.
- The author's prose was filled with wry observations on human nature.
- He had a wry way of turning even the most serious situations into a jest.
- The teenager's wry sense of humor allowed him to navigate the complexities of high school.
- Despite the grim circumstances, she maintained a wry demeanor, finding solace in the absurdity of it all.
- The teacher's wry comments kept the students engaged and entertained.
- The actor brought a wry charm to the role, making the character both relatable and enigmatic.
- The comedian's wry jokes had a way of both making people laugh and making them think.
wry Meaning
wry (s)
humorously sarcastic or mocking
bent to one side
wry (v. t.)
To cover.
wry (superl.)
Turned to one side; twisted; distorted; as, a wry mouth.
Hence, deviating from the right direction; misdirected; out of place; as, wry words.
Wrested; perverted.
wry (v. i.)
To twist; to writhe; to bend or wind.
To deviate from the right way; to go away or astray; to turn side; to swerve.
wry (a.)
To twist; to distort; to writhe; to wrest; to vex.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wry
FAQs About the word wry
humorously sarcastic or mocking, bent to one sideTo cover., Turned to one side; twisted; distorted; as, a wry mouth., Hence, deviating from the right direction;
cynical, barbed, sharp, dry,sarcastic, ironic, keen, brisk, ironical, biting
mild,mild, gentle, gentle, polite, diplomatic, smooth,smooth, diplomatic, polite
The detective's wry smile hinted at a secret he was holding back.
She gave me a wry look, conveying both amusement and skepticism.
The politician's wry remarks drew both laughter and disapproving glares.
The author's prose was filled with wry observations on human nature.
