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wry in Czech

wry in Czech is křivý, pokřivený, jízlivý — wry means dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

wry in Czech

křivý
adj
pokřivený
adj
jízlivý
adj
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
sarkastický
adj
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

What does "wry" mean?

  1. adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
    "She gave a wry smile when the waiter tripped over her own joke about clumsy service."
  2. adjective Twisted or bent out of the normal, straight shape, especially describing a face or expression.
    "His mouth twisted into a wry, lopsided grin."
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wry in a sentence

  • She gave a wry smile when the waiter tripped over her own joke about clumsy service.
  • He made a wry comment about how the meeting could have been an email.
  • His mouth twisted into a wry, lopsided grin.
  • The old sign hung at a wry angle after the storm.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wry" in Czech?

"wry" in Czech is křivý, pokřivený, jízlivý. wry means: Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

How do you use "wry" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a wry smile when the waiter tripped over her own joke about clumsy service." In Czech, "wry" is křivý, pokřivený, jízlivý.

Are there other ways to say "wry" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 4 translations listed for "wry": křivý, pokřivený, jízlivý, sarkastický.

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