wry in Greek
wry in Greek is λοξός, στρεβλός, σαρκαστικός — wry means dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
wry in Greek
λοξός
Pronounced: loxos
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
στρεβλός
Pronounced: strevlos
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
σαρκαστικός
Pronounced: sarkastikos
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
πικρόχολος
Pronounced: pikrocholos
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
στρεβλός
Pronounced: strevlos
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "wry" in Greek?
"wry" in Greek is λοξός, στρεβλός, σαρκαστικός. wry means: Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
How do you pronounce λοξός?
"wry" in Greek is λοξός, pronounced "loxos".
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 Greek, "wry" is λοξός, στρεβλός, σαρκαστικός.
Are there other ways to say "wry" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "wry": λοξός, στρεβλός, σαρκαστικός, πικρόχολος.
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