3arch adjective
: having or showing an amused feeling of being superior to or knowing more than other people
▪ an arch look ▪ a politician known for his arch humor ▪ The novel is never mocking or arch in its tone.
▪ an arch look ▪ a politician known for his arch humor ▪ The novel is never mocking or arch in its tone.
— arch·ly adverb
▪ an archly playful reply ▪ an essay with an archly comic title
▪ an archly playful reply ▪ an essay with an archly comic title
— arch·ness noun [noncount]
