WRY


Meaning of WRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ raɪ ]

1.

If someone has a wry expression, it shows that they find a bad situation or a change in a situation slightly amusing.

Matthew allowed himself a wry smile...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

A wry remark or piece of writing refers to a bad situation or a change in a situation in an amusing way.

There is a wry sense of humour in his work.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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