wry

• Décrit un humour sec, moqueur ou ironique, souvent avec une nuance subtile ; peut aussi qualifier une expression ou un sourire de travers exprimant l'ironie ou la désapprobation.

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.

   humour narquois et grinçant

   • 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.

   Synonymescynicaldeadpandrolldrygrimironicmockingsardonicsatiricaltwisted

   Antonymesearnestserioussinceresolemnstraight

2. Twisted or bentC1formal

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

   tordu ou incliné

   • 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.

   Synonymesaskewawrybentcontortedcrookedlopsidedtwistedwarped

   Antonymesstraightunbent