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wry Synonyms

Another word for wry

Choosing another word for wry depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 ironic observations about everyday suburban life."

Strongest
ironic
Strong
sardonic
dry
droll
satirical
sarcastic
witty
Weak
cynical

• 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 twisted grimace after tasting the overly bitter coffee."

Strongest
twisted
Strong
crooked
contorted
awry
askew
lopsided
distorted

• 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."

Strongest
twist
Strong
contort
distort
grimace
writhe

Opposites of wry

The opposite of wry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straight
straighten
earnest
even
sincere
symmetrical
align
straightforward
See all opposites of wry

• Nearby Words

wrongly
wrongness
wrought
wry
wryly
wrymouth
wryneck

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