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wryest (ˈraɪɪst) 

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adjective

  1. = wriest

wriest or wryest (ˈraɪɪst Pronunciation for )

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adjective

  1. the superlative of wry

wry (raɪ Pronunciation for wry ) 

Definitions

adjective

Word forms:  wrier, wriest, wryer, wryest
  1. twisted, contorted, or askew
  2. (of a facial expression) produced or characterized by contorting of the features, usually indicating dislike
  3. drily humorous; sardonic
  4. warped, misdirected, or perverse
  5. (of words, thoughts, etc) unsuitable or wrong

verb

Word forms:  wries, wrying, wried
  1. tr to twist or contort

Derived Forms

ˈwryly adverb
ˈwryness noun

Word Origin

C16: from dialect wry to twist, from Old English wrīgian to turn; related to Old Frisian wrīgia to bend, Old Norse riga to move, Middle Low German wrīch bent, stubborn

Synonyms

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= ironic, dry, mocking, sarcastic, sardonic, droll, pawky, mordacious
= contorted, twisted, crooked, distorted, warped, uneven, deformed, awry, askew, aslant, skewwhiff,

Example Sentences Including 'wryest'

I gave him my wryest Flashy grin and clapped him on the shoulder.
Fraser, George MacDonald Flashman and the Dragon
Well, with the wryest of smiles, he left a little door open yesterday.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
`I am the European champion, I think I am special," he said, with the wryest of smiles.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)

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