archness

noun

Meaning

A quality of being playfully teasing, mischievous, or knowingly superior in one's manner.

Examples

The actor played the villain with a delightful archness that made the audience laugh.
She couldn't hide the archness in her voice when she asked if he really believed his own excuse.

Synonyms: mischief, slyness, impishness, roguishness

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archness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtʃnəs/

Definition

A quality of being playfully teasing, mischievous, or knowingly superior in one's manner.

Examples

The actor played the villain with a delightful archness that made the audience laugh.
She couldn't hide the archness in her voice when she asked if he really believed his own excuse.
His archness often bordered on arrogance, though he claimed it was all in good fun.

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