wry

• Описывает форму юмора, которая является сухой, насмешливой или ироничной, часто с тонким оттенком.

Describes a form of humor that is dry, mocking, or ironic, often with a subtle twist.

1. Humorous in a twisted wayB2formal

   Expressing dry, mocking, or ironic humor, often with a grim or twisted twist.

   Ироничный

   • He gave a wry smile when he heard the bad news.
   • Her wry comment made everyone laugh despite the tension.
   • The comedian's wry observations about life were both funny and sad.

   Synonymscynicaldeadpandrolldrygrimironicmockingsardonicsatiricaltwisted

   Antonymsearnestserioussinceresolemnstraight

2. Twisted or bentC1formal

   Literally twisted or turned to one side, often used to describe a facial expression.

   Искривлённый

   • His wry mouth showed his displeasure.
   • She had a wry look on her face after hearing the excuse.
   • The wry angle of his neck suggested discomfort.

   Synonymsaskewawrybentcontortedcrookedlopsidedtwistedwarped

   Antonymsstraightunbent