[ rʌɪ ]
■ adjective ( ~er , ~est or wrier , wriest )
1》 using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour.
2》 (of a person's face or features) twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance.
3》 bending or twisted to one side.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
C16 (in the sense 'contorted'): from OE wrīgian 'tend, incline', in ME 'deviate, swerve, contort'.