archly
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtʃli/
Definition
In a manner that suggests playful, knowing, or slightly mischievous superiority.
Examples
He looked at me archly, as if he knew a secret I had yet to discover.
The character spoke archly, mocking the seriousness of the situation with a wink.
She replied archly that she had already finished the project weeks ago.
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