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ironic vs wry

wry vs ironic

ironic and wry both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ironic No Yes No No
wry No Yes No No
As adjectives, ironic and wry are synonyms defined as:
  • ironic and wry: humorously sarcastic or mocking
Other synonyms of ironic include dry, ironical.
ironic (adjective) wry (adjective)
humorously sarcastic or mocking bent to one side
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is humorously sarcastic or mocking
Difference between ironic and wry

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