How is the word кривой translated from Russian to English

English translation
wry
adjective

Насмешливый с оттенком горечи.

Amused in a dry, slightly bitter way.

Examples with “кривой”

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  • Он криво усмехнулся. — He gave a wry smile.

  • Она подарила ему кривую улыбку после его шутки. — She gave him a wry smile after his joke.

  • Почему он всегда отвечает с кривой усмешкой? — Why does he always answer with a wry grin?

  • Ты заметил её кривое выражение во время встречи? — Did you notice her wry expression during the meeting?

  • Тон у неё был насмешливый, и все засмеялись. — Her tone was wry, and everyone laughed.

  • Он говорил с кривым тоном, который намекал на сарказм. — He spoke with a wry tone that suggested sarcasm.

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