[or more wry; most wry] 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.”
▪ His books are noted for their wry humor.
▪ When I asked her how she felt after winning the race, she gave me a wry smile/grin and said, “Pretty tired.”
— wry·ly adverb
▪ She smiled wryly.
▪ She smiled wryly.
— wry·ness noun [noncount]







