wryly

[rahy-lee]

adverb

1. in a mockingly or amusingly ironic way.

   It will be an evening of wryly thoughtful musing, whimsical conversation, and a few old-timey songs.

2. in a bitter or scornful way; sardonically.

   The writer wryly adds that he has complete faith in humanity's ability to wake up at the alarm and promptly hit the snooze button.

3. in a distorted, bent, or lopsided manner.

   His lips twisted wryly at the acknowledgment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wryly¹

wry ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“It would be hard to forget,” he said wryly, “seeing as how you crashed it into my carriage.”

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“Sorry,” the Englishman said wryly, “I just needed to calm down from hearing Steve say the world is ending.”

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“I can’t put a pin on why it’s happening,” he added, wryly acknowledging that his view, for now, is looking up from the pool at the Chateau.

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Host Rece Davis wryly added that of the two schools, Virginia Tech was the one that knew what needed to be done.

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"What I do know is 'sack the board' usually means 'sack the manager'. It's normally the manager that goes when that starts to be sung," Rodgers said wryly.

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