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• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das absichtlich oder spielerisch Überlegenheit, Wissensvorsprung oder Spott zeigt, oft mit einem Augenzwinkern und einem Anflug von Ironie.

Describes someone or something that is deliberately or playfully superior, knowing, or teasing in a way that suggests a sense of superiority or irony.

1. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   Characterized by a teasing, playful, or slightly naughty attitude.

   Schelmisch

   • She gave him an arch smile before walking away.
   • His arch comment made everyone laugh.
   • The child's arch expression hinted at a prank.

   Synonymeimpishknowingmischievousroguishsaucyslyteasingwaggish

   Antonymeearnestgraveserioussinceresolemnstraightforward

2. Condescending or superiorC1formal

   Showing a superior or condescending attitude, often with a hint of irony.

   Herablassend

   • He spoke in an arch tone, as if he knew better than everyone else.
   • Her arch remarks were meant to belittle his efforts.
   • The critic's arch review dismissed the film entirely.

   Synonymecondescendingdisdainfulhaughtypatronizingscornfulsmugsnobbishsupercilioussuperior

   Antonymedeferentialhumblemodestrespectfulunassuming

3. Principal or chiefC1formal

   Being the most important or leading in a particular context.

   Haupt-

   • He was the arch rival of the champion.
   • The arch villain in the story was finally defeated.
   • She is considered the arch authority on medieval history.

   Synonymechiefforemostleadingmainpreeminentpremierprimaryprimeprincipalsupremetop

   Antonymelesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

• Substantiv, das eine bogenförmige Konstruktion zur Überdeckung einer Öffnung oder eine gebogene Form bezeichnet; wird auch für gebogene Knochenstrukturen im Körper verwendet.

A noun referring to a curved structure spanning an opening, or a curved shape or form; also used to describe a curved bony structure in the body.

1. Curved architectural structureB1formalart

   A curved structure, typically made of stone or brick, that spans an opening and supports the weight above it.

   Bogen

   • The ancient Romans were masters of the arch.
   • The cathedral's main entrance features a beautiful stone arch.
   • The bridge is supported by a series of steel arches.

   Synonymearcarchwayspanvault

2. Curved passagewayB1formal

   A passageway or entrance that is covered by a curved masonry construction.

   Bogen

   • We walked through the arch into the courtyard.
   • The garden is hidden behind a vine-covered arch.
   • The arch leads to a small, quiet square.

   Synonymearchway

3. Curved foot structureB1formalmedical

   The curved, bony part on the underside of the foot that helps support the body's weight.

   Fußgewölbe

   • Flat feet occur when the arch of the foot collapses.
   • Runners often suffer from pain in their arches.
   • The doctor examined the arch of her foot for any injury.

4. Playful or mischievousC1informal

   Having a playful, mischievous, or knowingly superior attitude.

   Verspielt oder schelmisch

   • She gave him an arch look, hinting at a secret.
   • His arch tone suggested he knew more than he was letting on.
   • The comedian's arch humor delighted the audience.

   Synonymeimpishknowingmischievousplayfulroguishsaucyslywaggish

   Antonymeearnestgraveserioussinceresolemn

5. Principal or chiefC1formal

   Used to describe someone who is a principal or leading figure, often in a negative context.

   Erz-

   • He is the family's arch rival in business.
   • The story's arch villain was finally defeated.
   • She is an arch conservative in her political views.

   Synonymechiefforemostleadingpreeminentprincipalsupreme

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in eine bogenförmige oder gewölbte Form zu bringen oder zu krümmen, oder etwas mit einem Bogen zu überspannen.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming or bending into a curved shape, or to span or cover with an arch.

1. Form a curveB2formal

   To bend or shape into a curved structure, like an arch.

   Biegen

   • The cat arched its back when it saw the dog.
   • The bridge arches gracefully over the river.
   • She arched her eyebrows in surprise.

   Synonymearcbendbowcurvevault

   Antonymeflattenlevelstraighten

Phrasal-Variantenarch over