Arch and Staid

Arch

Arch adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted

Staid is an antonym for arch.

Nearby Words: arc, arched, archer, arching, archway

Staid

Staid adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Arch is an antonym for staid.

Nearby Word: staidly
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