English Explanatory Dictionary

wryly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a wry or sarcastic manner; ironically.
  2. Of a facial expression, contortedly.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wryly.wav

Word forms

wryly more wryly most wryly wrily

Etymology

From wry + -ly.

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