HyperDic: wry

English > 2 senses of the word wry:
ADJECTIVEallwry, dry, ironic, ironicalhumorously sarcastic or mocking
allwrybent to one side
wry > pronunciation
Soundsray'
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English > wry: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaninghumorously sarcastic or mocking.
Example "with a wry Scottish wit"
Synonymsdry, ironic, ironical
Broaderhumorous, humourousFull of or characterized by humor
Spanishirónico
Catalanirònic
Adverbswrylyin a wry manner
English > wry: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningbent to one side.
Example"a wry neck"
BroadercrookedHaving or marked by bends or angles
Spanishtorcido

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