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Vocabulary Entry
wry
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.
Example Sentences
"His wry sense of humor made the difficult situation a bit easier to bear."
"She gave a wry smile as she recounted her embarrassing moment."
"The comedian's wry observations about life resonated with the audience."
V
verb
To twist or bend, often used in a figurative sense.
Example Sentences
"He wryly twisted his mouth in mock disbelief."
"As she spoke, a sense of irony wryly swept through her words."
"The tree's branches wryly reached towards the sky, twisted from years of growth."
N
noun
A twist or distortion.
Example Sentences
"There was a wry in the way he explained his perspective."
"The story took a wry that left the audience questioning their assumptions."
"Her comments had a wry that left everyone in the room chuckling."