noun

archenemy

ahch-EHN-uh-mee

Archenemy (noun) means Someone's main or most powerful enemy. Example: “Every superhero seems to have one archenemy who keeps coming back.”

noun

Someone's main or most powerful enemy.

"Every superhero seems to have one archenemy who keeps coming back."

How to use archenemy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person's biggest, most persistent enemy or rival.

Common pairings

sworn archenemy his archenemy

archenemies plural

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Every superhero seems to have one _____ who keeps coming back.

From "arch-", meaning "chief" or "most extreme", plus "enemy".

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What does “archenemy” mean?

The word “archenemy” means someone's main or most powerful enemy. In plain terms, a person's biggest, most persistent enemy or rival.

How do you pronounce “archenemy”?

“Archenemy” is pronounced ahch-EHN-uh-mee (/ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈɛn.ə.mi/ in IPA).

How do you use “archenemy” in a sentence?

Here is “archenemy” used in a sentence: “Every superhero seems to have one archenemy who keeps coming back.”

What is another word for “archenemy”?

Words with a similar meaning to “archenemy” include archfoe.

What part of speech is “archenemy”?

“Archenemy” is a noun.