Word meaning
wry
adjective · RYE
What does wry mean?
Wry means using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.
Wry in a sentence
“He gave a wry smile when the printer jammed again.”
Synonyms for wry
- dry
- ironic
- sardonic
How to remember wry
- Say it out loud a few times: RYE.
- Write one sentence of your own using wry, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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