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WRY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word wry. (exact relations)
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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

Alternatives for DRY

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