wry

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /raษช/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /raษช/
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adjective
R

A wry smile or expression shows humor or amusement, but also disappointment or annoyance.

He gave a wry smile when he heard the news.

R

Wry humor is funny because it shows a clever and often critical view of something.

She had a wry sense of humor that made everyone laugh.

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adj. A wry smile or expression shows humor or amusement, but also disappointment or annoyance.; Wry humor is funny because it shows a clever and often critical view of something.

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Comparative wryer
Superlative wryest

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