remark wryly
Frequency: 7.52.5 per million words
To say something that is clever and humorous in a dry, ironic way.
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Examples (10)
- "Well, that's one way to put it," she remarked wryly after the disastrous presentation.
- He remarked wryly that perhaps they should try a different approach next time.
- "Another fine mess you've gotten us into," he remarked wryly, a hint of amusement in his voice.
- She remarked wryly on the irony of the situation, earning a chuckle from her colleague.
- Having lost the game, the coach simply remarked wryly, "At least we tried."
- The comedian remarked wryly about the absurdity of modern life, getting big laughs.
- "I suppose this means I'm not getting that promotion," he remarked wryly after the budget cuts were announced.
- She would often remark wryly on the peculiar habits of her neighbors.
- "Only a genius could come up with such a plan," he remarked wryly, clearly implying the opposite.
- He paused, then remarked wryly, "It seems my predictions were, once again, wildly inaccurate."