Quaint (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Strange in an interesting or pleasing way; "quaint dialect words"; "quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities".

Classification

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Examples

• The old town's quaint architecture, with its narrow streets and colorful buildings, was a major tourist attraction.
• Her grandmother's quaint sayings and expressions were a source of amusement for the whole family.
• The quaint customs of the village, such as the annual cheese-rolling contest, were a big part of its charm.
• The quaint little café on the corner was a favorite among locals, who appreciated its eccentric decor and friendly service.
• The quaint, old-fashioned shops in the historic district were a refreshing change from the modern malls and chain stores that dominated the rest of the city.

Related Words

• Quaintness (noun)

Meaning ²

Attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic); "houses with quaint thatched roofs"; "a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Old-time
• Olde Worlde

Related Words

• Quaintness (noun)

Meaning ³

Very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance; "the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name"- Bill Beatty; "came forth a quaint and fearful sight"- Sir Walter Scott; "a quaint sense of humor".

Classification

All adjective clusters.