Archness (Noun)
Meaning
Inappropriate playfulness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The comedian's archness and suggestive humor were a hit with the audience, but some critics accused him of crossing the line.
- With an air of archness, she doodled suggestive mustaches on the photos of her coworkers on the office fridge.
- As the presenter introduced the special guest with a tone of mock seriousness and archness, the crowd tittered in anticipation.
- In a playful display of archness, the software developers named their error-prone prototype "The Unreliable Companion."
- After a few drinks, he revealed an unsettling archness, making cruel jokes at the expense of his friends' misfortunes.