wryly

/ˈraɪli/ (bre, ipa) · [rˈaɪli] /ˈraɪli/ (ame, ipa)

wryly — 副詞

1. with quiet, understated humour when dealing with an awkward or disappointing sit

1.副詞B2
釋義

苦笑地

用幽默方式面對不順

with quiet, understated humour when dealing with an awkward or disappointing situation — for example, making a mildly funny remark about a problem instead of complaining openly about it

例句

The bus broke down, and Tara smiled wryly: 'At least it's not raining.'

巴士拋錨了，Tara 苦笑地說：「至少沒下雨。」

adverb with verb of speech: smiled wryly + quotation

Daichi shook his head wryly at the burnt remains of the dinner.

Daichi 看著燒焦的晚餐殘骸，苦笑地搖了搖頭。

adverb modifying verb of gesture: shook his head wryly

同義詞
  • dryly

    Similar tone of understated humour but suggests a flatter, less expressive delivery; 'wryly' often implies a faint smile or twinkle

  • sardonically

    More cynical and bitter; wryly is gentler and maintains a sense of amusement rather than contempt

  • ironically

    Broader — refers to the contrast between expectation and reality, not necessarily delivered with dry humour

反義詞
  • seriously

    Lacks any humorous or ironic colouring

  • earnestly

    Carries sincere, direct feeling without the undercurrent of amusement

用法筆記

Commonly paired with verbs of speech (said, remarked, noted) and facial expressions (smiled, grinned). Unlike 'sarcastically,' wryly does not carry a tone of meanness or harsh criticism — the humour is directed at the situation, not at a person.

常見錯誤

❌She failed the exam and wryly kicked her locker in frustration.
✅She failed the exam and smiled wryly, telling herself it could have been worse.
💡'wryly' describes dry humour, not irritation or physical anger.