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wry

/raɪ/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/raɪ/

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

ruОписывает форму юмора, которая является сухой, насмешливой или ироничной, часто с тонким оттенком.esDescribe un tipo de humor que es seco, burlón o irónico, a menudo con un matiz sutil. También puede referirse a una expresión facial torcida o retorcida.frDécrit 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.deBeschreibt eine Form von Humor, die trocken, spöttisch oder ironisch ist, oft mit einem feinen Unterton; außerdem eine verdrehte, schiefe oder verzerrte Form, etwa ein schiefes Gesicht oder ein verzerrter Ausdruck.ptDescreve um tipo de humor seco, zombeteiro ou irônico, frequentemente com um toque sutil. Também pode indicar algo torcido, torto ou distorcido, como um sorriso ou expressão facial.zh形容一种干燥、讽刺或挖苦的幽默,常带有微妙的意味;也可形容面部表情扭曲、苦笑或撇嘴的样子。arيصف نوعًا من الفكاهة الجافة الساخرة أو التهكمية، وغالبًا ما يحمل نبرة خفية من السخرية. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف تعبير وجه مائل أو متجهم يعبّر عن انزعاج أو سخرية.

  1. Humorous in a twisted way B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruИроничныйesHumor socarrón e irónicofrhumour narquois et grinçantdeIronischptIrônicozh冷嘲的arساخر بمرارة

    Synonymes: cynicaldeadpandrolldrygrimironicmockingsardonicsatiricaltwisted

    Antonymes: earnestserioussinceresolemnstraight

  2. Twisted or bent C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruИскривлённыйesTorcido o dobladofrtordu ou inclinédeVerdrehtptTorcidozh扭曲的arملتوٍ أو معوجّ

    Synonymes: askewawrybentcontortedcrookedlopsidedtwistedwarped

    Antonymes: straightunbent

  • wrier comparative form
  • wryer comparative form
  • wriest superlative form
  • wryest superlative form