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Meaning of quaint
The primary meaning of the word "quaint" refers to something that is attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
Etymology of quaint
The word "quaint" has its roots in the Old French word "cointe," meaning "clever, knowledgeable," which is derived from the Latin word "cognitum," the past participle of "cognoscere," meaning "to know"
Historically, the word "quaint" initially had a sense of cleverness or skill, but over time, its meaning evolved to convey a sense of old-fashioned charm or appeal
Synonyms
charming
attractive
delightful
pleasing
old-fashioned
vintage
antique
curious
unusual
odd
eccentric
whimsical
fanciful
imaginative
romantic
picturesque
scenic
beautiful
lovely
appealing
captivating
enchanting
alluring
inviting
winsome
sweet
tender
nostalgic
sentimental
retro
archaic
obsolete
bygone
forgotten
historic
traditional
classic
timeless
enduring
lasting
memorable
distinctive
unique
special
rare
precious
treasured
cherished
admired
adored
venerated
revered
honored
esteemed
respected
valued
prized
beloved
dear
cherished
quaintly
quirkily
humorously
amusingly
entertainingly
divertingly
pleasantly
agreeably
delightfully
enjoyably
pleasingly
attractively
charmingly
beautifully
lovelily
winsomely
sweetly
tenderly.
Definitions
- Giving a sense of charm or appeal due to being old-fashioned or unusual
- Attractively unusual or old-fashioned, especially in an interesting or amusing way
- Having a pleasingly old-fashioned or unconventional quality
Usage Examples
- The quaint little village was filled with old-fashioned shops and restaurants.
- She wore a quaint outfit that was reminiscent of the 19th century.
- The quaint architecture of the building made it stand out in the modern city.
Antonyms
modern
contemporary
new
recent
fresh
original
innovative
cutting-edge
trendy
fashionable
stylish
chic
sleek
sophisticated
elegant
refined
polished
glossy
shiny
flashy
gaudy
showy
ostentatious
pretentious
dull
boring
uninteresting
uninspiring
mundane
ordinary
common
usual
routine
normal
standard
conventional
traditional
usual
expected
predictable
familiar
common
everyday
ordinary
unremarkable
uninspired
uncreative
unimaginative
dull
lackluster
uninspiring
unoriginal.