wryly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a wry manner

   They commented wryly.

2. 2
   adv

   In a wry or sarcastic manner; ironically.

   The sins of the father, she thought wryly. Well, they had visited Tony, all right—only he didn't know it.

3. 3
   adv

   Of a facial expression, contortedly.

   It was Joe, who had taken the gloves when the wicket-keeper went on to bowl. Mike grinned, wryly but gratefully.

Etymology

From wry + -ly.