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wryly

The correct spelling is wryly.

How to pronounce wryly

/ˈɹaɪli/
adverb

IPA: /ˈɹaɪli/

Say it like: Ryl-ee

The correct spelling is wryly. In a wry manner. For example: "1966: The sins of the father, she thought wryly. Well, they had visited Tony, all right — only he didn't know it. — Jacqueline Susann, Valley of the Dolls (Grove Press 1997, p. 206)"

Usage Examples

1966: The sins of the father, she thought wryly. Well, they had visited Tony, all right — only he didn't know it. — Jacqueline Susann, Valley of the Dolls (Grove Press 1997, p. 206)

Definition

adverb

  1. 1.In a wry manner.

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