How to use "wry" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "wry" in popular movie and book plots

  • Her threats and his responses illustrate their uniquely wry relationship.  - The Edge of Seventeen
  • Alice, who is wry and sarcastic, tells Richard she is a murderer, though initially Richard is not sure whether to believe her.  - Richard & Alice
  • Common Man, confronts India's latest heartbreak with a kind of wry resignation.  - R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya
  • The film begins with scenes from Bronson's childhood and early life, narrated with a wry humor by Hardy as Bronson/Peterson.  - Bronson (film)
  • Kit is witty, perceptive, wry and calmer in comparison to Millie who is intense, self-involved and histrionic.  - Old Acquaintance
  • " with a wry smile, the implication being that she has poisoned the drink.  - Wild Things 2
  • dr Leavitt's wry comment afterward is, "Eight seconds to spare.  - The Andromeda Strain (film)
  • Sisko claims that he must have slipped up and gives O'Brien a wry smile.  - Captive Pursuit
  • Jedburgh is played as a hard-bitten professional with a wry sense of humour and a passion for ballroom dancing.  - Edge of Darkness
  • The wry wit of Frank's narration clearly shows that he has the capacity to rise in this job, but circumstances stop him progressing.  - Angela's Ashes

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