adj. (wryer, wryest or wrier, wriest) 1 distorted or turned to one side. 2 (of a face or smile etc.) contorted in disgust, disappointment, or mockery. 3 (of humour) dry and mocking. wryly adv. wryness n.
[ wry (v.) f. OE wrigian tend, incline, in ME deviate, swerve, contort ]