wry´ness

wry´ness
wry «ry», adjective, wri|er, wri|est, verb, wried, wry|ing.
–adj.
1. turned to one side; twisted: »

a wry smile. She made a wry face to show her disgust.

2. a) (of words, thoughts, or an expression) contrary to that which is right, fitting, or just; wrong or ill-natured. b) perverted, distorted, or twisted, especially in irony: »

wry humor, a wry mind.

╂[< verb]
–v.i.
= writhe. (Cf. ↑writhe)
–v.t.
1. to twist or turn (as the body or neck) around or about; contort.
2. to twist out of shape, form, or relationship; contort.
╂[Old English wrīgian to turn; move, go]
–wry´ly, adverb.
–wry´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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