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wryly

/ˈraɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈraɪ.li/C1formalart
  • ruНаречие, означающее способ выражения сухого, насмешливого или ироничного юмора. Описывает тон или манеру, которая является тонко искажённой или остроумно сардонической, часто передавая чувство забавного разочарования или скептицизма.

An adverb meaning in a way that expresses dry, mocking, or ironic humor. It describes a tone or manner that is subtly twisted or cleverly sardonic, often conveying a sense of amused disappointment or skepticism.

  1. In a dryly humorous wayC1formal

    In a manner that expresses dry, mocking, or ironic humor, often with a twist of bitterness.

    ruИронично

    • He smiled wryly at his own mistake.
    • She commented wryly on the absurdity of the situation.
    • 'I suppose it could be worse,' he said wryly.

    Synonymscynicallydrylyironicallymockinglysarcasticallysardonically

Forms
  • more wryly comparative form
  • most wryly superlative form
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