quaint

adjective

Meaning

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned in a charming way.

Examples

We spent the afternoon exploring the quaint shops in the historic district.
She lives in a quaint little house on the edge of the woods.

Synonyms: old-fashioned, charming, picturesque, whimsical

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quaint

adjective

Pronunciation: /kweɪnt/

Definition

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned in a charming way.

Examples

We spent the afternoon exploring the quaint shops in the historic district.
She lives in a quaint little house on the edge of the woods.
The hotel has a quaint charm that modern resorts simply cannot replicate.

Synonyms of quaint

Words with a similar meaning to quaint:

old-fashioned
charming
picturesque
whimsical

Antonyms of quaint

Words with the opposite meaning to quaint:

modern
contemporary

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