wry

adjective
UK: /raɪ/
US: /raɪ/

  1. Showing that you find something funny but also slightly bad or wrong.

    1. He gave a wry smile to the camera.
    2. She made a wry comment about the weather being unpredictable during the summer.

  2. Humorous in an understated and often ironic way; twisted or distorted.

    1. He has a wry sense of humor.
    2. Her wry expression suggested she wasn't entirely convinced by his explanation about the project.

Synonyms

ironic sardonic dry droll askew crooked
wry verb

  1. To make a grimace or contort one's face in disgust or displeasure.

    1. She will wry at the bitter taste.
    2. He couldn't help but wry when he saw the unexpected bill from the garage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wry" in English means: Showing that you find something funny but also slightly bad or wrong., Humorous in an understated and often ironic way; twisted or distorted..

The phonetic transcription of "wry" is /raɪ/ in British English and /raɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wry": ironic, sardonic, dry, droll, askew, crooked.

Example usage of "wry": "He gave a wry smile to the camera.". More examples on the page.