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Quaintly: meaning, definitions and examples

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quaintly

 

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Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

charmingly old-fashioned

Quaintly is an adverb that describes an action done in a manner that evokes the charm and simplicity of the past. It suggests a delightful oddness or uniqueness that is appealing to the senses. The term often relates to aesthetics or behaviors that are reminiscent of a previous time, creating a sense of nostalgia. It can also imply a certain innocence or a whimsical character to the way something is presented or performed.

Synonyms

charmingly, picturesquely, whimsically

Examples of usage

  • The cottage was quaintly decorated for the holidays.
  • She quaintly shared stories from her childhood.
  • They quaintly walked along the cobblestone streets of the old town.

Translations

Translations of the word "quaintly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pitorescamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช malerisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan cara yang unik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพั€ะธั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malowniczo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถฃใฎใ‚ใ‚‹ๆ–นๆณ•ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre pittoresque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera pintoresca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸirin bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฆ„๋‹ต๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฃุณู„ูˆุจ ุบุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pitoresknฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malebne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›…่‡ดๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na slikovit naฤin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รก myndrรฆnan hรกtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ’แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirin bir ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera pintoresca

Etymology

The word 'quaint' originates from the Middle English word 'queint,' which itself comes from the Old French term 'cointer,' meaning 'clever' or 'skillful.' The shift in meaning to the more charming and peculiar connotation we use today occurred over time. It came to describe not only skillful objects but also those that are attractively unusual or picturesque, particularly in relation to places, items, or stories that evoke feelings of nostalgia. The suffix '-ly' added to 'quaint' forms the adverb, allowing it to modify verbs and describe the nature of actions or conditions associated with quaintness. This usage emphasizes an action that embodies a charming, old-fashioned quality, which has become a popular descriptor in literature and tourism, suggesting a romanticized view of the past.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,145, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.