archly

Definitions

In a manner that is playfully or roguishly mischievous.

In a way that suggests knowing or superior amusement.

Examples

She smiled archly at him, knowing full well that he had been caught in his own lie.

He raised an eyebrow archly, questioning whether I truly intended to go through with such a risky plan.

Synonyms

mischievously playfully slyly roguishly impishly wittily teasingly

Antonyms

seriously solemnly gravely earnestly sincerely straightforwardly plainly