Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Wry and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wry" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Wry
Wry adjective - Humorously sarcastic or mocking.
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Backhanded and wry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Wry".
Nearby Word: wryly
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