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Quainter: meaning, definitions and examples

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quainter

 

[ หˆkwฤn(t)ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing appearance

Quainter refers to something that has a charmingly old-fashioned appearance or quality, often evoking nostalgia or whimsy. It is typically used to describe places, objects, or styles that are perceived as quaint, especially when contrasting them with modernity. Quainter suggests a heightened sense of charm or an increase in a quaint quality, making it a comparative form of the word 'quaint'.

Synonyms

attractive, charmingly old-fashioned, picturesque, quaint, vintage

Examples of usage

  • The village looks quainter in the winter.
  • They chose a quainter style of decoration for the room.
  • This restaurant has a quainter atmosphere than the one downtown.

Translations

Translations of the word "quainter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pitoresco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช malerisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพั€ะธั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malowniczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ขจๅค‰ใ‚ใ‚Šใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pittoresque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pintoresco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrkemli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฆ„๋‹ค์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆซ่‡ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pitoresk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngarษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pintoresco

Word origin

The word 'quainter' is derived from 'quaint', which has its roots in Middle English, originating from the word 'queynte', meaning 'clever, skillful, or elegant'. This term is believed to have evolved from the Latin word 'cognitus', which means 'known, familiar'. 'Quaint' initially described something that was not only skillfully crafted but also had an unusual or appealing quality. The comparative form, 'quainter', emerged as speakers sought a way to express a greater degree of quaintness. This development reflects changes in language where adjectives often evolve to describe varying degrees of quality. Over the centuries, 'quaint' has taken on connotations of nostalgia and charm, becoming a popular term in descriptions of places, crafts, and lifestyles that harken back to earlier times. The term is often associated with picturesque villages, charming architecture, and unique, handmade crafts that evoke a sense of simpler times.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,201, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.