Synonyms of arch

arch 1 of 3

adjective

1

as in main

coming before all others in importance

since the start of her acting career her parents have steadfastly remained her arch supporters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• main
• highest
• primary
• greatest
• dominant
• predominant
• big
• leading
• foremost
• central
• first
• principal
• supreme
• key
• chief
• cardinal
• overriding
• sovereign
• prior
• capital
• overbearing
• great
• top
• grand
• paramount
• master
• primal
• premier
• number one
• sovran
• overmastering
• major
• distinguished
• senior
• No. 1
• illustrious
• preeminent
• eminent
• outstanding
• signal
• superior
• numero uno
• high-level
• star
• notable
• stellar
• important
• mighty
• prestigious
• noble
• noteworthy
• unequalled
• influential
• momentous
• famous
• incomparable
• unparalleled
• significant
• famed
• unequaled
• celebrated
• matchless
• unsurpassed
• renowned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• last
• least
• slight
• minor
• trivial
• secondary
• unimportant
• negligible
• subordinate
• insignificant
• inferior
• collateral
• trifling
• inconsequential
• inconsiderable
• subsidiary

2

as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness

was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wise
• fresh
• insolent
• brazen
• bold
• impudent
• cheeky
• cocky
• saucy
• sassy
• blunt
• brassy
• defiant
• cocksure
• audacious
• brash
• nervy
• impertinent
• assertive
• cute
• brazen-faced
• bold-faced
• obtrusive
• forward
• bluff
• brassbound
• unblushing
• smart
• disrespectful
• curt
• unabashed
• flip
• facetious
• shameless
• pert
• flippant
• smart-aleck
• mouthy
• lippy
• smart-alecky

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• timid
• proper
• meek
• humble
• modest
• shy
• retiring
• polite
• courteous
• deferential
• genteel
• mousey
• mousy
• respectful
• gentle
• mild
• demure
• abashed
• ashamed
• blushing
• embarrassed
• inconspicuous
• mannerly
• unobtrusive
• shamefaced

3

as in mischievous

tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mischievous
• wicked
• playful
• impish
• prankish
• roguish
• pixie
• elvish
• puckish
• pixy
• waggish
• pixieish
• knavish
• sly
• rascally
• devilish
• scampish
• leprechaunish
• tricksy
• naughty
• espiègle
• happy
• antic
• cunning
• whimsical
• coltish
• sportive
• lively
• teasing
• kittenish
• coy
• sportful
• lighthearted
• frolicsome
• energetic
• gay
• sprightly
• frisky
• wily
• crafty
• spirited
• artful
• tricky
• troublemaking
• trickish
• riling
• misbehaving
• pestering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grave
• stern
• solemn
• grim
• sober
• sedate
• staid

arch

2 of 3

noun

ˈärch 

as in curvature

something that curves or is curved

the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curvature
• curve
• bend
• angle
• turn
• bow
• wind
• arc
• crook
• slope
• fold
• inflection
• curl
• corner
• twist
• loop
• coil
• ring
• winding
• spiral
• circle
• warp
• round
• flexure
• swirl
• buckle
• kink
• incline
• curlicue
• reflection
• curlycue
• convolution
• ringlet
• inclination
• hairpin
• incurvature
• turnoff
• dogleg
• decline

arch

3 of 3

verb

1

as in to bend

to cause to turn away from a straight line

the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bend
• curve
• hook
• bow
• curl
• crook
• twist
• arc
• wave
• round
• turn
• swerve
• loop
• slope
• swirl
• deflect
• veer
• coil
• spiral
• reflect
• weave
• kink
• divert
• twine
• wind
• inflect
• incline
• warp
• entwine
• dent
• incurve
• dimple
• incurvate
• meander
• enrol
• enroll
• decline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten
• unbend
• uncurl

2

as in to curve

to turn away from a straight line or course

the path gradually arches off into the woods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curve
• arc
• bow
• round
• sweep
• fall off
• wheel
• bend
• wind
• loop
• curl
• trend
• crook
• hook
• turn
• circle
• swerve
• spiral
• coil
• curlicue
• twist
• deviate
• veer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

Examples of arch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Our tester with overpronation loved the arch support of Hoka Bondi 8. —Trina Gray, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024

One of Utah’s natural wonders will never be the same following an arch collapse at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024

Noun

With the setting came a bonus, a natural breeze through the arches that allowed the trailing details of his designs to set sail. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024

The 4th century arch was undergoing renovations, which will now turn to repair work, the superintendent of the Colosseum Archaeological Park said in a statement. —Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024

Verb

Hold this position as long as possible while keeping your spine straight—don't arch your lower back. Repeat three times. Bridges Lie on your back with your knees bent. —Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024

Their foliage forms upright, arching sprays of narrow, strap-like leaves, giving them an architectural feel in the garden. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024

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