WRYNESS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word wryness. (close relations)
Definition of WRYNESS
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Best Alternative Words for WRYNESS
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dryness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water) • moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs • objectivity and detachment | ||||||||
irony | nounn | |||||||
noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs • a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs | ||||||||
mockery | nounn | |||||||
noun • showing your contempt by derision • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry | ||||||||
sarcasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn | ||||||||
satire | nounn | |||||||
noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others | ||||||||
sardonicism | nounn | |||||||
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