wryly

Wryly is a word that means humorously and satirically. When someone is wryly, they are trying to find the funny side of a situation.

  • He wryly commented on the poor condition of the road.

  • The wryly humorous article discussed the negative effects of the new law.

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Example Sentences for wryly

  • 1

    I appreciate the wry perspective.

  • 2

    The films have an wry humor.

  • 3

    He is the font of wry, well painted, avuncular reminiscence.

  • 4

    A wry look at an old profession's collision with the new economy.

  • 5

    It's half the way to mournful, with a wry sense of humour about it.

  • 6

    He is the font of wry, well painted, avuncular reminiscence.

  • 7

    A question about the market, in fact, usually brings a wry laugh.

  • 8

    More conservative than the other characters, he is wry and sardonic.

  • 9

    He is well known for his sarcasm and wry sense of humour.

  • 10

    All of his writings reveal a wry and sometimes caustic sense of humor.