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WRY

(adj.sat, noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Wry.

How to pronounce wry:

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Wry - as an adjective satellite

Humorously sarcastic or mocking

Example: "Dry humor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dryironicironical

Bent to one side

Example: "A wry neck"

Wry - as a noun

Distortion.

Wry - as a verb

To turn (away); to swerve or deviate.

To divert; to cause to turn away.

To twist or contort (the body, face, etc.).

To cover; clothe; cover up; cloak; hide.

Wry - as an adjective

Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).

Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

Twisted, bent, crooked.

Deviating from the right direction; misdirected; out of place.

Example Sentences

"He gave a wry smile as he read the sarcastic comment."
"The comedian had a wry sense of humor that only a few people understood."
"She made a wry remark about his fashion choices."
"I noticed a wry twist in his mouth when he heard the news."
"His wry wit always kept the conversation interesting."
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Word Game Points

Is WRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is WRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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