archness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of archness
Example Sentences
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“Kate” is directed by fellow comedian Bo Burnham with playful archness.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024
Now, they are buzzing with memes, videos and messages of congratulation, but also a strain of sceptical archness.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2022
Larsen’s feelings about Irene are embedded in her narrative choices and in her chilled reserve, in the archness of her tone and in winding sentences that seem fairly benign until the final telling clause.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2021
If you’re worried that your manner might betray your anxiety, practice adopting a slightly artificial archness of tone, so you have something to focus and distract you.
From Slate • Sep. 24, 2020
“Well,” Lenina enquired, with significant archness when they met next afternoon on the roof, “did you think it was fun yesterday?”
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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