wry in German
wry in German is verdreht, ironisch, sarkastisch — wry means dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
wry in German
verdreht
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
ironisch
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
sarkastisch
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
gewunden
Twisted, bent, crooked.
verdreht
Twisted, bent, crooked.
What does "wry" mean?
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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."
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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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What is "wry" in German?
"wry" in German is verdreht, ironisch, sarkastisch. 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 German, "wry" is verdreht, ironisch, sarkastisch.
Are there other ways to say "wry" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "wry": verdreht, ironisch, sarkastisch, gewunden.
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