wryly /ˈɹaɪli/ adverb2 •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. — 1966 •Of a facial expression, contortedly.Rachel smiled wryly at Bryan, clearly showing her discomfort after being dragged into an unwanted interaction with him. formsmore wryly · most wryly