1. In a turned or twisted position or direction; askew
2. Off the correct or expected course; amiss

1. Altered from an originally straight condition
2. Fixed in one's purpose; SYN. bent on, dead set, intent on, out to.
3. Of metal e.g.; SYN. crumpled, dented.
4. Used especially of the head or upper back; SYN. bowed, inclined.

1. Having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned.
2. Not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive; SYN. corrupt.

Used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture.

(Homonym: rye).
1. Marked by a subtle, slightly ironic wit; drole.
2. Bent to one side.

In a wry manner.