wry

adjective14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
wry smile7.5

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

wry sense of humour7.4

The ability to find things amusing in a clever and ironic way, especially in difficult situations.

wry humour7.2

A type of humour that is amusing in a clever and ironic way, often about a difficult situation.

wry wit6.9

The ability to say or write things that are clever and amusing in an ironic way.

wry grin6.8

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

wry expression6.5

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

wry look6.4

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

wry comment6.2

A comment that is clever and amusing in an ironic way.

wry laugh6.1

A laugh that shows you are commenting on a bad situation in an amusing and ironic way.

wry observation5.9

An observation that is clever and amusing in an ironic way.

wry glance5.8

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

wry amusement5.7

A feeling of finding a difficult or bad situation slightly funny.

wry grimace5.5

A twisted expression on a person's face, showing amusement about a bad situation.

wry twist5.2

A twisting of the mouth showing amusement about a bad situation.