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wry Antonyms

Opposite of wry

Because the opposite of wry shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Using or expressing dry, especially mocking or ironic, humor.

Usage Example

"The author is celebrated for her earnest observations about everyday suburban life."

Strong
earnest
sincere
straightforward

• adjective (Context 2)

Turned, twisted, or contorted to one side, especially of a person's face or features in an expression of disgust, disappointment, or irony.

Usage Example

"He gave a straight grimace after tasting the overly bitter coffee."

Strongest
straight
Strong
even
symmetrical

• verb (Context 3)

To twist, bend, or contort the face or body out of its normal shape or position.

Usage Example

"He wried his mouth in a silent expression of skepticism."

Strong
straighten
align

Similar words to wry

Words similar to wry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ironic
twisted
twist
sardonic
crooked
contort
dry
awry
See all synonyms of wry

• Nearby Words

wrongly
wrongness
wrought
wry
wryly
wryness
wunderkind

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wry
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