wry smile

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

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Examples (10)

  • He gave a wry smile when he realized he'd forgotten his keys again.
  • She managed a wry smile as the train pulled away, leaving her behind.
  • The comedian's wry smile hinted at a deeper melancholy.
  • Despite the setback, he offered a wry smile and vowed to try again.
  • Her wry smile was the only indication that she found the situation absurd.
  • He greeted the bad news with a wry smile, a common reaction for him.
  • The detective's wry smile suggested he had seen it all before.
  • A wry smile played on her lips as she watched the chaos unfold.
  • The old man's wry smile spoke volumes about his life experiences.
  • She couldn't help but give a wry smile at his terrible joke.