archly

archly
adverb Date: 1662 1. in an arch manner 2. extremely <
archly conservative
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  • Archly — Arch ly, adv. In an arch manner; with attractive slyness or roguishness; slyly; waggishly. [1913 Webster] Archly the maiden smiled. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • archly — [ärch′lē] adv. in an arch manner; pertly and mischievously …   English World dictionary

  • archly — adv. Archly is used with these verbs: ↑smile …   Collocations dictionary

  • archly — Ⅰ. arch [1] ► NOUN 1) a curved structure spanning an opening or supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall. 2) the inner side of the foot. ► VERB ▪ form or cause to form an arch. DERIVATIVES arched adjective …   English terms dictionary

  • archly adv — 1) Let s go to McDonald s, said Tom archly. 2) It s between my sole and my heel, said Tom archly …   English expressions

  • archly — /ahrch lee/, adv. in an arch or roguish manner. [1655 65; ARCH2 + LY] * * * …   Universalium

  • archly — adverb in an arch manner; slyly …   Wiktionary

  • archly — adv. in a sly manner, craftily, cunningly …   English contemporary dictionary

  • archly — arch·ly …   English syllables

  • archly — See: arch …   English dictionary

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