Wryness
Pronunciation: /ˈraɪnəs/
Wryness (noun)
- A way of speaking or writing that is slightly amused and shows irony, often with a serious tone.
- A feeling or attitude that is not angry, but is disappointed or critical, expressed in a restrained way.
Examples
- Her wryness makes the joke feel sharper.
- The speech had wryness, even when the topic was serious.