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View usage for: (kweɪnt) Word forms: comparative quainter, superlative quaintestadjectiveSomething that is quaint is attractive because it is unusual and old-fashioned. ...a small, quaint town with narrow streets. That's how concepts like general welfare start to sound quaint in this age. quaintly adverb [usually ADVERB adjective] This may seem a quaintly old-fashioned idea. quaintness uncountable noun ...the quaintness of the rural north. [+ of] More Synonyms of quaint quaint in British English (kweɪnt) adjective1. attractively unusual, esp in an old-fashioned style a quaint village 2. odd, peculiar, or inappropriate a quaint sense of duty Derived forms quaintly (ˈquaintly) adverb quaintness (ˈquaintness) noun Word origin C13 (in the sense: clever): from Old French cointe, from Latin cognitus known, from cognoscere to ascertain quaint in American English (kweɪnt) adjective1. Obsolete clever or skilled 2. Rare wrought with skill; ingenious 3. unusual or old-fashioned in a pleasing way 4. singular; unusual; curious SIMILAR WORDS: strange Derived forms quaintly (ˈquaintly) adverb quaintness (ˈquaintness) noun Word origin ME cointe < OFr < L cognitus, known: see cognition Examples of 'quaint' in a sentencequaint British English: quaint / kweɪnt/ ADJECTIVE Something that is quaint is attractive because it is unusual and rather old-fashioned. ...a quaint little cottage. - American English: quaint
- Arabic: طَرِيف
- Brazilian Portuguese: incomum
- Chinese: 离奇有趣的
- Croatian: osebujan
- Czech: starobylý a malebný
- Danish: ejendommelig
- Dutch: grappig ouderwets vreemd
- European Spanish: curioso extraño
- Finnish: viehättävän erikoinen
- French: désuet
- German: urig
- Greek: ιδιόρυθμος
- Italian: pittoresco
- Japanese: 古風で趣のある
- Korean: 별나고 아름다운
- Norwegian: pittoresk
- Polish: osobliwy
- European Portuguese: fora do comum
- Romanian: pitoresc
- Russian: причудливый
- Latin American Spanish: curioso
- Swedish: pittoresk
- Thai: มีเสน่ห์แบบโบราณ
- Turkish: ilginç
- Ukrainian: химерний
- Vietnamese: kỳ lạ
Chinese translation of 'quaint' adj - [house, village]
古雅的 (gǔyǎ de) - [ideas, customs, times]
离(離)奇的 (líqí de)
Definition attractively unusual, esp. in an old-fashioned style When visiting restaurants, be prepared for some quaint customs. Definition attractively unusual, esp. in an old-fashioned style a quaint relic of a previous age Synonyms Opposites new , modern , fashionable , up-to-date Additional synonymsDefinition obsolete or old-fashioned The factory is so antiquated, it isn't worth saving. Synonyms obsolete, old, aged, ancient, antique, old-fashioned, elderly, dated, past it (informal), out-of-date, archaic, outmoded, passé, old hat, hoary, superannuated, antediluvian, outworn, cobwebby, old as the hills Definition odd or unusual, esp. in an interesting or amusing way That book you lent me is really bizarre. Synonyms strange, odd, unusual, out there (slang), extraordinary, fantastic, curious, weird, way-out (informal), peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, ludicrous, queer (archaic), irregular, rum (British, slang), uncommon, singular, grotesque, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, comical, oddball (informal), off the rails, zany, unaccountable, off-beat, left-field (informal), freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, cockamamie (slang, US), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition unusual or peculiar A lot of curious things have happened here in the past few weeks. Synonyms strange, unusual, bizarre, odd, novel, wonderful, rare, unique, extraordinary, puzzling, unexpected, exotic, mysterious, marvellous, peculiar, queer (informal), rum (British, slang), singular, unconventional, quaint, unorthodox- quaggy
- quagmire
- quail
- quaint
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- qualification
- qualified
Additional synonymsDefinition quaintly amusing The band have a droll sense of humour. Synonyms amusing, odd, funny, entertaining, comic, ridiculous, diverting, eccentric, ludicrous, humorous, quaint, off-the-wall (slang), laughable, farcical, whimsical, comical, oddball (informal), risible, jocular, clownish, waggishDefinition unconventional or odd an eccentric character who wears a beret and sunglasses Synonyms odd, strange, bizarre, weird, peculiar, abnormal, queer (informal), irregular, uncommon, quirky, out there (slang), singular, unconventional, idiosyncratic, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, whimsical, rum (British, slang), capricious, anomalous, freakish, aberrant, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition guided by unrestrained imagination fanciful ideas about Martian life Synonyms unreal, wild, ideal, romantic, fantastic, curious, fabulous, imaginative, imaginary, poetic, extravagant, visionary, fairy-tale, mythical, whimsical, capricious, chimericalDefinition strange or exotic in appearance outlandish and fantastic images Synonyms strange, bizarre, weird, exotic, peculiar, imaginative, queer, grotesque, quaint, unreal, fanciful, outlandish, whimsical, freakish, chimerical, phantasmagorical Definition unusual or peculiar Something odd began to happen. Synonyms unusual, different, strange, rare, funny (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, abnormal, queer, irregular, uncommon, singular, uncanny, outlandish, out of the ordinary, freakish, atypical, freaky (slang) Definition of or characteristic of former times his perfect manners and old-world charm Synonyms traditional, old-fashioned, picturesque, quaint, archaic, gentlemanly, courteous, gallant, courtly, chivalrous, ceremoniousDefinition fresh and unusual an original idea Synonyms new, fresh, novel, different, unusual, unknown, unprecedented, innovative, unfamiliar, unconventional, seminal, ground-breaking, untried, innovatory, newfangledDefinition strange or odd She has a very peculiar sense of humour. Synonyms odd, strange, unusual, bizarre, funny, out-there (slang), extraordinary, curious, weird, exceptional, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), uncommon, singular, unconventional, far-out (slang), quaint, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, offbeat, freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition visually pleasing, as in being striking or quaint the Algarve's most picturesque village Synonyms interesting, pretty, beautiful, attractive, charming, scenic, quaintDefinition dubious If you ask me, there's something queer going on. Synonyms strange, odd, funny, unusual, extraordinary, remarkable, curious, weird, peculiar, abnormal, rum (British, slang), uncommon, erratic, singular, eerie, unnatural, unconventional, uncanny, disquieting, unorthodox, outlandish, left-field (informal), anomalous, droll, atypical, outréAdditional synonymsDefinition strange or unusual It was a rum sort of joke. Synonyms strange, odd, suspect, funny, unusual, curious, weird, suspicious, peculiar, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), queer (archaic), singular (old-fashioned), shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition unusual He was without doubt a singular character. Synonyms unusual, odd, strange, extraordinary, puzzling, curious, peculiar, eccentric, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), oddball (informal), atypical, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, out there (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition odd or unexpected There was something strange about the flickering blue light. Synonyms odd, unusual, curious, weird, wonderful, rare, funny, extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, astonishing, marvellous, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), irregular, rum (British, archaic), uncommon, singular, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, unheard-of, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), unaccountable, left-field (informal), outré, curiouser and curiouser, out there (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition unusual, playful, and fanciful He had an offbeat, whimsical sense of humour. Synonyms fanciful, odd, funny, unusual, fantastic, curious, weird, peculiar, eccentric, queer (archaic), flaky (slang, US), singular, quaint, playful, mischievous, capricious (formal), droll (old-fashioned), freakish, fantastical, crotchety, chimerical (poetic), waggish (old-fashioned) |