wry

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a twisted, ironic, or mocking attitude

  - "His wry sense of humor made the party even more enjoyable."
  - "She gave a wry smile as she listened to his joke."
  - "The wry commentary on current events was both insightful and amusing."

• adjective

  bending or twisting out of shape

  - "The tree's branches were wry from the weight of the snow."
  - "The wry neck of the bottle made it difficult to pour the wine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹaɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wry
try , spry , fly , tide , sky , lie

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Variants

List of all variants of wry that leads to same result
wried , wries , wry , wrying , wryer , wryest , wryly , wryness , wrynesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wrīan, related to wrītan, meaning 'to twist'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wry neck' is used in medicine to describe a condition where the neck is twisted to one side.

2. In heraldry, a wry face is a distorted or grotesque face used as a decorative element.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irony: Wry is a form of irony, where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

2. Sarcasm: Wry can also be used to describe a sarcastic comment or expression.

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Culture

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Wry has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters or situations with a sarcastic or ironic twist. In art, wry expressions or poses can convey a sense of amusement or mockery.

How to Memorize "wry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a twisted or bent shape to remember the meaning of wry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word wry with a sarcastic or twisted expression to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Wry is a word, Yielding Twisted, Ridiculous, Yarns' to help remember the meaning.

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