λοξός — meaning in English

English meaning

• wry adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

Senses

λοξός is used for these senses in English:

• slanting Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.
• wry Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).

wry — full definition

1. adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
2. adjective Twisted or bent out of the normal, straight shape, especially describing a face or expression.

Related Greek words