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.
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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