archly

• ظرف يعني بمكر أو خبث أو مرح طفولي، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف نظرة أو ابتسامة أو نبرة تُشير إلى علم خفي أو تعالٍ ساخر.

An adverb meaning 'in a sly, cunning, or mischievously playful manner.' It often describes a look, smile, or tone that suggests knowingness or teasing superiority.

1. In a playful or sly mannerC1formal

   In a way that is teasingly or mischievously sly, often with a hint of irony or superiority.

   بمكر لعوب

   • She smiled archly at his comment.
   • He looked at her archly, knowing he had the upper hand.
   • The character spoke archly, hinting at a secret.

   المرادفاتcoylyimpishlyknowinglymischievouslypertlyplayfullyroguishlyslylyteasingly

   الأضدادartlesslyfranklyingenuouslynaivelyopenlysincerely