wryer; wryest
1
: humorous in a clever and often ironic way
His books are noted for their wry humor.
2
: showing both amusement and a feeling of being tired, annoyed, etc.
When I asked her how she felt after winning the race, she gave me a wry smile/grin and said, "Pretty tired."
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“Wry.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/wry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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