SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
wry
adjective
Expressing amusement in a dry or ironic way.
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The Last Chair in the Orchestra · paragraph 6Expressing amusement in a dry or ironic way.
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See wry in use
Her wry comment about perfect timing came just as the clock fell off the wall.
Her wry smile was the first hint that the story might be smaller.
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