Wry: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Wry adjective. Dryly or mockingly humorous, often about something unwelcome.
How to say it
RYE/rʌɪ/
1 syllable.
Wry in a sentence
She gave a wry laugh when the 'waterproof' jacket let the rain in.
His wry account of the camping trip made it sound almost fun.
Similar and opposite
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Where wry comes from
From Old English wrīgian, to turn or bend; it first meant twisted, as in a wry neck.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
His _____ account of the camping trip made it sound almost fun.
- waggish
- puckish
- wry
Show the answer
wry: His wry account of the camping trip made it sound almost fun.