wry look

Frequency: 6.47.8 per million words

A facial expression showing you find a bad or difficult situation slightly amusing.

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Examples (10)

  • He gave me a wry look when I told him I'd forgotten my wallet again.
  • She managed a wry look despite the challenging circumstances.
  • A wry look crossed his face as he accepted the bizarre award.
  • The comedian's wry look perfectly conveyed his dry sense of humor.
  • With a wry look, she admitted defeat.
  • You could tell by her wry look that she found the whole situation darkly amusing.
  • He cast a wry look at his broken umbrella as the rain started.
  • I've seen that wry look on your face before; what's so funny about this mess?
  • Despite the setback, he maintained a wry look, suggesting a hidden amusement.
  • Her subtle wry look indicated she understood the irony of the situation.