WRY Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word wry. (close relations)
wryness
Best Alternative Words for WRY
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dry | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||||
ironic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is | ||||||||
droll | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • comical in an odd or whimsical manner | ||||||||
mocking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) | ||||||||
sarcastic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds | ||||||||
sardonic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking | ||||||||
satirical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • exposing human folly to ridicule | ||||||||
waggish | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • witty or joking | ||||||||
winking | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly adjective satellite • closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly | ||||||||
wittily | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in a witty manner | ||||||||
ironical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is • humorously sarcastic or mocking |