arch

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что намеренно или игриво демонстрирует превосходство, осведомлённость или поддразнивание, намекая на чувство превосходства или иронию.esDescribe a alguien o algo que muestra de manera deliberada o juguetona superioridad, conciencia o provocación, sugiriendo un sentido de ironía o suficiencia. También puede referirse a lo principal o prominente, como en 'arch enemy'.frDécrit 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.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das absichtlich oder spielerisch Überlegenheit, Wissensvorsprung oder Spott zeigt, oft mit einem Augenzwinkern und einem Anflug von Ironie.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que demonstra de forma intencional ou brincalhona superioridade, conhecimento ou provocação, sugerindo um senso de superioridade ou ironia.zh形容某人或某物故意或调皮地表现出优越感、知情或戏弄，暗示一种高高在上或讽刺的态度。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يُظهر بتعمّد أو على سبيل المداعبة شعورًا بالتفوق أو المعرفة أو الاستهزاء، مع إيحاء بالبراعة أو السخرية الخفية.

1. Playfully mischievous B2 informal

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

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

   ruОзорнойesPicarón, juguetónfrespiègle, malicieuxdeSchelmischptTraquinozh顽皮的arلعوب مازح

   Sinônimos: impishknowingmischievousroguishsaucyslyteasingwaggish

   Antônimos: earnestgraveserioussinceresolemnstraightforward

2. Condescending or superior C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПокровительственныйescondescendiente, altivofrcondescendantdeHerablassendptSuperior ou condescendentezh居高临下的arمتغطرس

   Sinônimos: condescendingdisdainfulhaughtypatronizingscornfulsmugsnobbishsupercilioussuperior

   Antônimos: deferentialhumblemodestrespectfulunassuming

3. Principal or chief C1 formal

   Being the most important or leading in a particular context.

   • 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.

   ruГлавныйesprincipal, máximofrprincipal, suprêmedeHaupt-ptPrincipalzh主要的arالرئيسي

   Sinônimos: chiefforemostleadingmainpreeminentpremierprimaryprimeprincipalsupremetop

   Antônimos: lesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

• archer comparative form
• archest superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее изогнутую конструкцию, перекрывающую проём, или изогнутую форму; также используется для описания изогнутой костной структуры в теле.esSustantivo que designa una estructura curva que cubre una abertura o un vano, o una forma arqueada; también se usa para referirse a una estructura ósea curva del cuerpo.frNom désignant une structure courbée qui enjambe une ouverture, ou une forme arquée; également utilisé pour décrire une structure osseuse incurvée dans le corps.deSubstantiv, das eine bogenförmige Konstruktion zur Überdeckung einer Öffnung oder eine gebogene Form bezeichnet; wird auch für gebogene Knochenstrukturen im Körper verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma estrutura curva que cobre uma abertura ou um vão, ou uma forma curva; também é usado para descrever uma estrutura óssea curva no corpo.zh名词，指跨越门洞或开口的弧形结构；也泛指弧形或弓形，并可用于描述身体中弯曲的骨性结构。arاسم يدل على بناء منحني يعبر فوق فتحة أو فراغ، أو على شكل منحنٍ أو تقوّس؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً لوصف بنية عظمية منحنية في الجسم.

1. Curved architectural structure B1 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruАркаesArco arquitectónicofrArc architecturaldeBogenptArcozh拱arقوس معماري

   Sinônimos: arcarchwayspanvault

2. Curved passageway B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruАркаesArco (pasaje curvo)frPassage en archedeBogenptArcozh拱门arقوس

   Sinônimos: archway

3. Curved foot structure B1 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   ruСвод стопыesArco del piefrVoûte plantairedeFußgewölbeptArco plantarzh足弓arقوس القدم

4. Playful or mischievous C1 informal

   Having a playful, mischievous, or knowingly superior attitude.

   • 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.

   ruИгривый или озорнойesArchi, pícaro o traviesofrespiègledeVerspielt oder schelmischptBrincalhão ou travessozh调皮或狡黠arلعوب أو مؤذٍ

   Sinônimos: impishknowingmischievousplayfulroguishsaucyslywaggish

   Antônimos: earnestgraveserioussinceresolemn

5. Principal or chief C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГлавныйesarchi- / principalfrarchi- (préfixe) / principal, suprêmedeErz-ptArqui-zh主要的arرئيسي

   Sinônimos: chiefforemostleadingpreeminentprincipalsupreme

• arches plural form
• arches' possessive plural form
• arch's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по формированию или изгибу в изогнутую форму, или для перекрытия чего-либо аркой.esFormar o curvar algo en forma de arco, o extenderse sobre algo como un arco.frVerbe désignant l'action de former ou de courber en forme d'arc, ou de couvrir quelque chose d'une arche, ou encore de s'étendre en courbe au-dessus de quelque chose.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in eine bogenförmige oder gewölbte Form zu bringen oder zu krümmen, oder etwas mit einem Bogen zu überspannen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de formar ou curvar algo em forma de arco, ou de cobrir algo com uma abóbada ou arco.zh动词，指使某物弯曲成弧形，或指用拱形结构覆盖、跨越某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقويس الشيء أو جعله على شكل قوس، أو لتغطية شيء ما بقوس أو عقد قوسي.

1. Form a curve B2 formal

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

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

   ruВыгибатьesFormar un arcofrFormer une archedeBiegenptArquearzh拱起arيقوّس

   Sinônimos: arcbendbowcurvevault

   Antônimos: flattenlevelstraighten

• arched past participle
• arched past simple
• arching present participle
• arches third person singular

Variantes phrasal: arch over