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Definition of Archness
1. Noun. Inappropriate playfulness.
Generic synonyms: Fun, Playfulness
Derivative terms: Impertinent, Pert, Saucy
Definition of Archness
1. n. The quality of being arch; cleverness; sly humor free from malice; waggishness.
Definition of Archness
1. Noun. The state of being arch; cleverness. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Archness
1. slyness [n -ES] - See also: slyness
Lexicographical Neighbors of Archness
Literary usage of Archness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Monthly Review by Charles William Wason (1834)
"Archery and archness. By ROHIN HOOD. 12mo. pp. 204. London: T. Hurst. 1834.
WE are too grave to have much liking for squibs, ..."
2. Observations, Anecdotes, and Characters, of Books and Men by Joseph Spence (1820)
"... a very uncommon archness in them. —The same. HUGHES Was a good humble-spirited
man, and but a poor writer, except his play—that was very well.—The same. ..."
3. Memoirs of Doctor Burney by Fanny Burney (1832)
"he would quietly say, with a smile of inexpressible archness, " Go to, my friends,
go to ! go you your way, and let me go mine! And pray, don't be troubled ..."
4. Interesting Anecdotes, Memoirs, Allegories, Essays, and Poetical Fragments by Addison (1797)
"The King was so pleased with the archness of this observation, that he immediately
replied, " Well then, ..."
5. The Mysteries of the Court of London by George William MacArthur Reynolds (1864)
"... soft and musical, was playfully bantering and full of good-humoured archness.
"Of what was I thinking, dearest? ..."
6. The Theatres of Paris by Charles Hervey, Alexandre Lacauchie (1847)
"Her voice is extremely distinct, and she sings a couplet with point and archness,
and no liitle humour. SANXAY (M""). The debut of this lady at the ..."
7. Gallery of British Artists: From the Days of Hogarth to the Present Time, Or ...by George Hamilton by George Hamilton (1837)
"THE goddess of love and beauty reclines in her bower, and, with a playful archness
of expression, gazes on Cupid who is peeping through the foliage. ..."
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