wry

Example Sentences

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Every criticism of the book is anticipated by the author, whose wry critique is little consolation.

From The Wall Street Journal

I think my wry smile must have betrayed me.

From Literature

The way she could juggle three or four calls at once without ever getting mixed up, the way she kept a wry look on her face even when talking to superiors.

From Literature

For others, it was a source of wry humor.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I am indeed a lucky guy,” Ford said, choking back tears before ending his speech with a wry, “This is very encouraging.”

From Los Angeles Times