wry-mouthed

wry-mouthed
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
1. : having a crooked or distorted mouth
2. : twisted as if coming from a wry mouth : having a caustically bitter or humorous turn or twist

plenty of thrilling incident and … wry-mouthed satire — R.E.Roberts


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