wry

²wry

adj

wry·er\ˈrī(-ə)r\wry·est\ˈrī-əst\

Definition of WRY

1

: having a bent or twisted shape or condition <a wry smile>; also : turned abnormally to one side <a wry neck>

2

: wrongheaded 1

3

: cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous

— wry·ly \ˈrī-lē\ adverb

— wry·ness noun

Examples of WRY

1. His books are noted for their wry humor.
2. When I asked her how she felt after winning the race, she gave me a wry smile and said, “Pretty tired.”

First Known Use of WRY

15th century