Wry (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an ironic novel"; "an ironical smile"; "with a wry Scottish wit".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Bent to one side; "a wry neck".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The soccer player sustained a wry neck from colliding with the goalkeeper.
- She adjusted her hat to hide her wry face from smiling awkwardly for hours.
- Her ankle took a wry twist from a careless step on uneven pavement.
- Years of painting in poor posture had left the artist with a wry back.
- As the bride fell while walking down the aisle she had to present herself to the altar with a wry leg, biting her lip from wincing with every move.