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wry
[/raɪ/]
adjective
irónico; sarcástico; torto
1.
Using or expressing dry, mocking, or ironic humor
She made a wry comment about the situation.
Ela fez um comentário irónico sobre a situação.
2.
Twisted or bent to one side; contorted
He made a wry face in disgust.
Ele fez uma careta torta de desgosto.
3.
Cleverly amusing in an understated way
The film has a wry sense of humor.
O filme tem um senso de humor sarcástico.
Synonyms
ironic
sarcastic
mocking
sardonic
twisted
crooked
Antonyms
sincere
straightforward
straight
serious
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
irónico; sarcástico
Most common usage
Portugal
irónico; sarcástico
Standard usage, same as Brazilian
General Brazilian
torto; de boca torta
When referring to physical contortion
Related Idioms & Phrases
a wry smile
wry humor
wry observation
make a wry face
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