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Synonyms & Similar Words
dry
sarcastic
ironic
twisted
crooked
askew
awry
sardonic
mocking
taunting
teasing
jesting
jocular
humorous
witty
satirical
tongue-in-cheek
irreverent
impertinent
pert
cheeky
flippant
glib
facetious
droll
winking
sly
mischievous
roguish
arch
knowing
clever
cunning
sharp
trenchant
biting
caustic
acerbic
mordant
pungent
piquant
spicy
peppery
salty
sassy
saucy
impudent
insolent
rude
crude
coarse
rough
harsh
gruff
curt
brusque
blunt
abrupt
terse
laconic
concise
crisp
sharp-tongued
quick-witted
clever
ingenious
Meaning of Wry
The primary meaning of the word "wry" is having a dry, ironic, or sarcastic sense of humor.
Definitions
- Having a dry, ironic, or sarcastic sense of humor
- (of a smile or expression) twisted or turned to one side, typically in a way that is slightly ironic or humorous
- (of a remark or comment) dryly humorous or ironic
Etymology of Wry
The word "wry" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was associated with the idea of something being twisted or turned, and has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings related to humor, irony, and sarcasm.
Example Uses
- She gave a wry smile when she heard the news, implying that she was not surprised.
- He made a wry comment about the situation, which caught everyone off guard.
- The comedian's wry observations on everyday life had the audience in stitches.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
serious
solemn
somber
grave
gloomy
glum
dismal
dreary
dull
flat
bland
vapid
vacuous
silly
foolish
absurd
ridiculous
laughable
ludicrous
fatuous
asinine
obtuse
dense
stupid
silly
inane
vapid
vacuous
humorless
witless
dull-witted
pedestrian
mundane
ordinary
banal
trite
hackneyed
clichéd
corny
hokey
mawkish
sentimental
sappy
sugary
cloying