archness
/ɑrtʃnəs/
noun
- A quality of being playful, teasing, or slightly mischievous in a clever way.
- He replied with a hint of archness, suggesting he knew more than he was letting on.
- The teacher's archness during the lesson kept the students engaged and smiling.
- Her archness made the joke even funnier, as she raised one eyebrow while speaking.
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