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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
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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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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