comment wryly
Frequency: 7.02.1 per million words
To make a comment that is clever and humorous in a dry, ironic way.
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- He commented wryly on the irony of the situation.
- She commented wryly that at least they couldn't get any wetter.
- The comedian often comments wryly on political events.
- After the long delay, the passenger commented wryly, 'Well, this is certainly efficient.'
- They commented wryly on the boss's latest unrealistic demands.
- One might comment wryly that the committee achieved very little.
- He couldn't help but comment wryly about the sudden change in plans.
- Even in defeat, the coach managed to comment wryly on his team's unexpected performance.
- Looking at the empty fridge, she commented wryly, 'Looks like dinner is cancelled.'
- The author often uses his characters to comment wryly on societal norms.