wry
Comparative
wrier
Superlative
wriest
1
twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor
- He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
- Her wry sense of humor often caught people off guard.
- She made a wry comment about the irony of the situation.
- The book is filled with wry commentary on modern society.
- His wry expression showed he wasn’t taking the situation too seriously.
2
inclined to one side, mainly used of facial features
- With a wry look, she raised one eyebrow quizzically at her friend's suggestion.
- The smirking boy had a wry, crooked smile plastered on his face after pulling a prank.