Main Entry: ²wry

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): wry·er \ˈrī(-ə)r\; wry·est \ˈrī-əst\

Date: 15th century

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