wry in Swedish

wry in Swedish is förvriden, skev, spydig — wry means dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

wry in Swedish

förvriden

adj

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

skev

adj

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

spydig

adj

Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

ironisk

adj

Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

syrlig

adj

Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

torr

adj

Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

avleda

verb

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

förvrida

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.

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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.

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wry" in Swedish?

"wry" in Swedish is förvriden, skev, spydig. 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 Swedish, "wry" is förvriden, skev, spydig.

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

Yes — Swedish has 8 translations listed for "wry": förvriden, skev, spydig, ironisk, syrlig, torr.

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