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- [ahrch-nis]
- /ˈɑrtʃ nɪs/
- /ˈɑːʧnɪs/
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- [ahrch-nis]
- /ˈɑrtʃ nɪs/
Definitions of archness word
- noun archness the quality of being arch, or saucily mischievous 3
- noun archness roguishness; sauciness. 1
- noun archness The state of being arch; cleverness. 1
- noun archness The state of being arch. 0
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Origin of archness
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; arch2 + -ness
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Parts of speech for Archness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
archness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
archness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for archness
noun archness
- waggish — like a wag; roguish in merriment and good humor; jocular: Fielding and Sterne are waggish writers.
- impudence — the quality or state of being impudent; effrontery; insolence.
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- impertinence — unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence.
- mischievousness — maliciously or playfully annoying.
Antonyms for archness
noun archness
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
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