wry

US /raɪ/
UK /raɪ/
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1.

ironisch, trocken

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

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He had a wry sense of humor.
Er hatte einen trockenen Sinn für Humor.
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She gave a wry smile.
Sie lächelte schief.
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sarcasticironicmockingdrycynical
2.

schief, verzerrt

twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance

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His face was contorted into a wry grimace.
Sein Gesicht war zu einer schiefen Grimasse verzerrt.
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He gave a wry twist to his lips.
Er verzog seine Lippen schief.
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distortedcontortedtwistedaskewlopsided