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Wryly Definition & Meaning

wryly
adverb
  1. in a wry manner; "`I see,' he commented wryly"

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What does wryly mean?
in a wry manner; "`I see,' he commented wryly"
What part of speech is wryly?
Wryly is an adverb.

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