wry in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

wry in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for wry in the English»Italian Dictionary

wry Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

a wry smile
un sorriso beffardo
to make a wry face
arricciare il naso

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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This wry comment summarizes the phenomenon of different experience for each iteration.
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His prose is considered wry, ironic, and cryptic.
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A wry reflection on the insignificance of the individual human existence in the context of infinity?
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Barks's stories (whether humorous adventures or domestic comedies) often exhibited a wry, dark irony born of hard experience.
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In this incarnation he is wry, cheerful and avuncular, although still enigmatic.
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His wry conclusion reflected the popular sentiment of the town.
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He continues to narrate the story as a drummer in a band with his trademark wit and wry sense of humor.
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Yet the voice of the narrator comes across as wry and humorous in many places.
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Her eyes were grey, and her mouth was small; her smile allowed her to demonstrate her wry humour, her wit, and her graciousness.
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She was noted for her modest demeanor coupled with wry wit, and always preferred the title of teacher over the more prestigious professor.
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