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wry

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adjective

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"With a wry twist of his mouth, he admitted he had forgotten the keys"

"Did he make a wry face when he tasted the lemon?"

"She felt a wry amusement at how her careful plans had unraveled"

"He gave a wry look when his brother told the silly joke"

"Please don't give me that wry smile; tell me what you're really thinking"

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