/raɪ/ /raɪ/ or /raɪ/; /raɪ/ or /raɪ/ or /raɪ/ (rare)

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a sarcastic or mocking expression; having a twisting or oblique quality

“He gave a wry smile to the comedian’s joke.”

2. adverb

in a sarcastic or mocking way; in a twisting or oblique manner

“He spoke wryly about the situation.”

3. noun

a twisted or oblique expression; a sarcastic or mocking remark

“His wry comment about the politician’s speech went viral.”

4. verb

to twist or turn something in an oblique manner; to make a sarcastic or mocking remark

“She wryly rolled her eyes at the comedian’s joke.”