wry in Finnish

wry in Finnish is poispäin kääntynyt, kuiva, kiero — wry means dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

wry in Finnish

poispäin kääntynyt

adj

Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).

kuiva

adj

Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

kiero

adj

Twisted, bent, crooked.

vääntynyt

adj

Twisted, bent, crooked.

johtaa harhaan

verb

(obsolete, transitive) To divert; to cause to turn away.

kääntyä pois

verb

(obsolete, transitive) To divert; to cause to turn away.

vääntää

verb

(obsolete, transitive) To divert; to cause to turn away.

What does "wry" mean?

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."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Finnish

dry ironic

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wry" in Finnish?

"wry" in Finnish is poispäin kääntynyt, kuiva, kiero. 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 Finnish, "wry" is poispäin kääntynyt, kuiva, kiero.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "wry": poispäin kääntynyt, kuiva, kiero, vääntynyt, johtaa harhaan, kääntyä pois.

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