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- DictionaryWry/rī/
adjective
- 1. using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor: "a wry smile"
- 2. (of a person's face or features) twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance.
The original use for the adjective wry was to describe something that was bent or twisted, so a sprained ankle could be described as "a wry ankle." Today, the word wry is often used to describe less tangible twists. Wry humor and wry wit both describe a sense of humor that is a little twisted from the norm.
Definition of wry adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. twisted, contorted, or askew. 2. (of a facial expression) produced or characterized by contorting of the features, usually indicating dislike. 3. drily humorous; sardonic. 4. warped, misdirected, or perverse. 5. (of words, thoughts, etc) unsuitable or wrong.
adjective. uk / raɪ / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. A wry expression or remark shows your humour despite being in a difficult or disappointing situation: a wry smile. wryly. adverb. (Definition of wry from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
2 days ago · twisted, contorted, or askew. 2. (of a facial expression) produced or characterized by contorting of the features, usually indicating dislike. 3. drily humorous; sardonic. 4. warped, misdirected, or perverse. 5. (of words, thoughts, etc) unsuitable or wrong.
wry (rī), USA pronunciation adj., wri•er, wri•est. produced by a distortion or lopsidedness of the facial features: a wry grin. abnormally bent or turned to one side; twisted; crooked: a wry mouth. devious in course or purpose; misdirected. contrary; perverse. distorted or perverted, as in meaning.
Feb 8, 2024 · wry (third-person singular simple present wries, present participle wrying, simple past and past participle wried) ( obsolete, intransitive) To turn (away); to swerve or deviate . ( obsolete, transitive) To divert; to cause to turn away. ( transitive) To twist or contort (the body, face, etc.).
