wryness

Meanings

• a sense of irony or sarcasm in one's expression or behavior

  - "He delivered the speech with a wryness that left the audience in stitches."
  - "Her response was filled with a wryness that belied her true feelings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wryness
try , lie , spry , nigh

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Homophones

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1. why, wai, weigh, way
   

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Variants

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wry , wryer , wryest , wryly , wryness , wrynesses

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Forms

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wry (adjective): expressing or characterized by a sense of wryness., wryly (adverb): in a wry or ironic manner.

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Etymology

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From Old English 'wyrig', meaning 'twisted, distorted, or crooked'.

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Related Concepts

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1. irony: A figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

2. sarcasm: A form of irony that involves using words in a way that suggests the opposite of what is intended.

3. detachment: A state of mind in which one is able to maintain a calm and objective perspective, even in the face of difficult or emotionally charged situations.

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Culture

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In literature and art, wryness is often used to convey a sense of irony, sarcasm, or detachment. It can also be used to suggest a hidden meaning or underlying motive.

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