wry
adjectiveUK /raɪ/
US /raɪ/
A wry smile is a small, twisted smile that shows you find something a little funny or silly.
She gave a wry smile when she saw the mess her dog had made.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Twisted or bent to one side.
He made a wry face after tasting the sour lemon.
3. Showing clever humor about a bad or silly situation.
The book is full of wry jokes about growing up.
4. Turned or bent out of its normal shape.
The old tree had a wry trunk that leaned toward the road.