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wryly

UK
/ˈraɪli/
US
/ˈraɪli/

Translations

wrylyadverb
UK
/ˈraɪli/
US
/ˈraɪli/
ironiquementDans un sens d’humour sec, souvent moqueur.
He wryly commented on the irony of the situation.
Il a commenté ironiquement l’ironie de la situation.
Additional translations
avec un sourire en coinSe dit d’une attitude ou d’un sourire exprimant une ironie mêlée d’amertume ou de retenue.
Synonyms
dryly
sarcastically
ironically
sardonically
wistfully

Definitions

wrylyadverb
In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor.
He wryly commented on the irony of the situation.
With a twisted or contorted expression or manner, often reflecting mixed emotions.
She smiled wryly, hiding her disappointment.
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