wryly.
In a wry or sarcastic manner; ironically.
Meaning & usage
In a wry or sarcastic manner; ironically.
Of a facial expression, contortedly.
Rachel smiled wryly at Bryan, clearly showing her discomfort after being dragged into an unwanted interaction with him.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English wry Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English wryly From wry + -ly.
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