arch

Meaning of arch

noun

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.

verb
  1. have the curved shape of an arch.
    a beautiful bridge that arched over a canal

Middle English: from Old French arche, based on Latin arcus ‘bow’.

adjective
  1. deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing.
    a somewhat arch tone of voice

mid 17th century: from arch-, by association with the sense ‘rogue’ in combinations such as arch-scoundrel .

combining form, prefix
  1. chief; principal.
    archbishop
    archdiocese

via Latin from Greek arkhi-, from arkhos ‘chief’.

combining form, suffix
  1. (forming nouns) denoting a ruler or leader.
    monarch

Greek arkhos ‘ruling’, from arkhein ‘to rule’.

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Hyphenation of arch

arch

  • It consists of 1 syllables and 4 chars.
  • arch is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

arch synonyms

Meaning condescending:

condescending, patronizing

Meaning archway:

archway

Meaning curve:

curve, arc

Meaning a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings:

vault

Meaning the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers:

span

Meaning a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base:

dome

Meaning a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle:

bridge

Meaning showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness that is secret or known to only a few people:

knowing

Meaning fond of games and amusement; light-hearted:

playful

Meaning causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way:

mischievous

Meaning playful, especially in a mischievous way:

puckish

Meaning playfully mischievous:

roguish, wicked

Meaning inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous:

impish

Meaning (of a person or their face) small and delicate, typically with a mischievous charm:

elfin

Meaning like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty:

devilish

Meaning (especially of a child) badly behaved; disobedient:

naughty

Meaning showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing:

cheeky

Meaning intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way:

teasing

Meaning sexually suggestive in a light-hearted and humorous way:

saucy

Meaning not showing a serious or respectful attitude:

flippant

Meaning clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way:

artful

Meaning showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing:

sly

Meaning having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion:

cunning

Meaning influenced or touched by an external factor:

affected

Meaning lively and playful:

frolicsome

Meaning a leader or ruler of a people or clan:

chief

Meaning first in order of importance; main:

principal

Meaning most prominent in rank, importance, or position:

foremost

Meaning most important:

leading

Meaning chief in size or importance:

main

Meaning a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number):

cardinal

Meaning important, serious, or significant:

major

Meaning of first importance; main:

prime

Meaning first in importance, order, or position; leading:

premier

Meaning a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society:

elite

Meaning a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun:

star

Meaning exceptionally good:

outstanding

Meaning the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something:

top

Meaning of great vertical extent:

highest

Meaning of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average:

greatest

Meaning of the most excellent or desirable type or quality:

best

Meaning coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st:

first

Meaning the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs:

head

Meaning having all the necessary or appropriate parts:

complete

Meaning complete; absolute:

utter

Meaning comprising the whole number or amount:

total

arch antonyms

Meaning lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance:

minor

Translation of arch

Anagrams of arch

AChR, Char, char, rach

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