Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Wry.
How to pronounce wry:
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Wry - as an adjective satellite
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."
Word Game Points
Is WRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordWRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is WRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wry is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
