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/rī/ Adjective Using or expressing dry, esp. mocking, humor. (of a person's face or features) Twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance. Synonyms crooked - awry - oblique (Merriam-Webster) : having a bent or twisted shape or condition <a wry smile>; also : turned abnormally to one side <a wry neck> 2 : wrongheaded 1 3 : cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous wry 1 adj If someone has a wry expression, it shows that they find a bad situation or a change in a situation slightly amusing. usu ADJ n Matthew allowed himself a wry smile... 2 adj A wry remark or piece of writing refers to a bad situation or a change in a situation in an amusing way. usu ADJ n There is a wry sense of humour in his work. English Collins Dictionary Any more questions? | |||
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