archer

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui affiche délibérément ou avec malice une supériorité, une conscience ou un ton taquin, suggérant un sentiment de supériorité ou d'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.

   espiègle, malicieux

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

   Synonymesimpishknowingmischievousroguishsaucyslyteasingwaggish

   Antonymesearnestgraveserioussinceresolemnstraightforward

2. Condescending or superiorC1formal

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

   condescendant

   • 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.

   Synonymescondescendingdisdainfulhaughtypatronizingscornfulsmugsnobbishsupercilioussuperior

   Antonymesdeferentialhumblemodestrespectfulunassuming

3. Principal or chiefC1formal

   Being the most important or leading in a particular context.

   principal, suprême

   • 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.

   Synonymeschiefforemostleadingmainpreeminentpremierprimaryprimeprincipalsupremetop

   Antonymeslesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

• Personne qui manie habilement l'arc et les flèches, notamment comme arme de guerre ou de chasse. Peut aussi désigner un tireur d'élite utilisant un arc.

A person who is skilled in using a bow and arrow.

1. Expert in bow and arrowB1formalsport

   A person who is skilled in using a bow and arrow, especially in the sport of archery.

   Archer (expert au tir à l'arc)

   • The archer aimed carefully at the target.
   • She trained for years to become a professional archer.
   • The archer's arrow hit the bullseye perfectly.

   Synonymesbowmanlongbowman