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archness

[ahrch-nis] / ˈɑrtʃ nɪs /


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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

Throughout “Assembly,” Newsome teases the lines between sincerity, archness and coded critique.

From New York Times Feb. 24, 2022

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

Despite the archness of his tone—which normally would have irritated me—there was a melancholy undernote in his voice.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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