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archness

/ˈɑːrtʃ.nəs/

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noun

/ˈɑːrtʃ.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть намеренно или неестественно игривым, часто в манере, которая является неуместной или чрезмерно жеманной.

A noun referring to a quality of being deliberately or affectedly playful, often in a manner that is inappropriate or overly coy.

uncountable

  1. Playful or teasing qualityC1formal

    A quality of being mischievously or slyly playful, often in a way that is slightly inappropriate or mocking.

    ruИгривость

    • Her archness during the serious meeting was not appreciated.
    • He spoke with a hint of archness that made his colleagues smile.
    • The critic noted the archness in the author's tone.

    Synonymsimpishnessmischievousnesspertnessplayfulnessroguishnesssaucinessslynesswaggishness

Forms
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  • archnesses' possessive plural form
  • archness's possessive singular form