[1655–65; arch2 + -ly]This word is first recorded in the period 1655–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: disk, neutralize, organism, patrol, risk-ly is a suffix forming adverbs from adjectives. Other words that use the affix -ly include: deeply, elliptically, residually
Examples of 'archly' in a sentence
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It's as archly cool as the stylists who wear it.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I say 'novel' approach a little archly.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But his book's thesis is archly traditional.
The Times Literary Supplement (2016)
This non-exhibit was admired, a journalist archly reported, for its 'luxurious simplicity'.
The Times Literary Supplement (2018)
She raises one eyebrow archly when asked about rumoured bad behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She was archly unworldly, seeming to confuse improvidence with holy poverty.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
But mainly it's because he doesn't set out to be archly controversial.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
She's excellent company: funny, prone to bursting into song and archly selfaware.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
All we care about is her single, archly raised eyebrow.