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quaint

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kweɪnt/

quaint means: Pleasantly different from other people, often in an old-fashioned way.

adjective

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Pleasantly different from other people, often in an old-fashioned way.

  • He is a quaint old gentleman.
  • Her quaint manners made everyone smile.
  • We met several quaint characters in the village.

Similar words: charming, eccentric

Common phrases: a quaint person, quaint old gentleman

Questions about quaint

What does quaint mean?

Pleasantly different from other people, often in an old-fashioned way.

What is quaint in other languages?

Türkçe: hoş tuhaf · Español: pintoresco · Français: pittoresque · Deutsch: putzig · Italiano: pittoresco · 日本語: 風変わりな

How do you pronounce quaint?

It is pronounced /kweɪnt/.

How do you use quaint in a sentence?

He is a quaint old gentleman. Her quaint manners made everyone smile.

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