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Wry has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

Distortion.

Verb
1

To turn (away); to swerve or deviate.

2

To cover; clothe; cover up; cloak; hide.

Adjective
1

humorously sarcastic or mocking

"dry humor"

"an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"

"an ironic novel"

"an ironical smile"

"with a wry Scottish wit"

2

bent to one side

"a wry neck"

wry
3

Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).

Example Sentences
"dry humor" adjective
"an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely" adjective
"an ironic novel" adjective
"an ironical smile" adjective
"with a wry Scottish wit" adjective
"a wry neck" adjective
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