What is "quaint" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 23-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does quaint mean in English? Meaning of quaint definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "quaint" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "quaint": strange in an interesting or pleasing way

Adjective

  • Meaning: strange in an interesting or pleasing way
  • Example: quaint dialect words quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities
  • Synonyms: quaint
  • Similar: strange unusual
  • Meaning of "quaint": very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance

    Adjective

  • Meaning: very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
  • Example: the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name came forth a quaint and fearful sight a quaint sense of humor
  • Synonyms: quaint
  • Similar: strange unusual
  • Meaning of "quaint": attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

    Adjective

  • Meaning: attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
  • Example: houses with quaint thatched roofs a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots
  • Synonyms: old-time olde worlde quaint
  • Similar: fashionable stylish
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