Wry

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪ/

Wry (adjective)

  1. showing a dry or mocking sense of humor.
  2. having a twisted or bent shape, often of the mouth.

Examples

  • Her wry comments always made the group laugh.
  • He has a wry sense of humor that not everyone appreciates.

Common collocations: wry humor, wry smile, wry remark, wry expression, wry face

Synonyms of Wry

Neutral

Antonyms of Wry

  • describing something not twisted or bent