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archly

UK
/ˈɑːtʃli/
US
/ˈɑrtʃli/

Translations

archlyadverb
UK
/ˈɑːtʃli/
US
/ˈɑrtʃli/
narquoisementSoutenu ; indique une nuance d’ironie, de condescendance ou de supériorité.
He archly suggested that the entire exercise was beneath his talents.
Il le suggéra narquoisement, comme si toute l’affaire était indigne de son talent.
She archly raised an eyebrow, hinting that she knew more than she was letting on.
Elle leva malicieusement un sourcil, laissant entendre qu’elle en savait plus qu’elle ne le disait.
Synonyms
playfully
impishly
roguishly
mischievously
saucily

Definitions

archlyadverb
In a playful, teasing, or mischievous manner.
She archly raised an eyebrow, hinting that she knew more than she was letting on.
In an affectedly superior, knowing, or ironic manner.
He archly suggested that the entire exercise was beneath his talents.
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