wry

• Descreve 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.

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.

   Irônico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscynicaldeadpandrolldrygrimironicmockingsardonicsatiricaltwisted

   Antônimosearnestserioussinceresolemnstraight

2. Twisted or bentC1formal

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

   Torcido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaskewawrybentcontortedcrookedlopsidedtwistedwarped

   Antônimosstraightunbent