wry Synonyms
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.
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.
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;
ironical, barbed, biting, sharp, keen, dry, ironic,sarcastic, cynical, brisk
gentle, gentle, mild,mild, smooth, diplomatic, polite, diplomatic, polite,smooth
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.
