wry in Italian
wry in Italian is sarcastico — wry means dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
wry in Italian
sarcastico
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
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 Italian?
"wry" in Italian is sarcastico. 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 Italian, "wry" is sarcastico.
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