| 单词 | wryly |
| 释义 | wryly (once / 8678 pages) adv The adverb wryly describes something that is done in a wry manner, like making a clever comment or witty observation. Things that are wry are funny but don't necessarily make you laugh, and that applies to speaking and writing wryly as well. This word describes an action that is amusing — or shows amusement — in a droll, sardonic, ironic or grim way. Biting one-liners and deadpan jokes alike are uttered wryly. If you publicly insist you could dunk a basketball but are under six feet tall, you might see a few pairs of eyebrows raised wryly in your direction. WORD FAMILYwry: wried, wriest, wrily, wryer, wryest, wryly USAGE EXAMPLESWhyte wryly compares corporate training under the waning values of the Protestant Ethic with contemporary ones. The New Yorker(Dec 29, 2016) “I would say that almost every reaction to that album was correct,” Mr. Evans said wryly. New York Times(Dec 16, 2016) “The Reid machine, of course,” the minority leader replied, wryly. The Guardian(Dec 11, 2016) adv in a humorously sarcastic or mocking manner `I see,' he commented wryly |
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