Quaintly: meaning, definitions and examples
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quaintly
[ kwentli ]
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:
๐ต๐น pitorescamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช malerisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan cara yang unik
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะปะพัะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ malowniczo
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถฃใฎใใๆนๆณใง
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre pittoresque
๐ช๐ธ de manera pintoresca
๐น๐ท ลirin bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆ๋ต๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฃุณููุจ ุบุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ pitoresknฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ malebne
๐จ๐ณ ้ ่ดๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ na slikovit naฤin
๐ฎ๐ธ รก myndrรฆnan hรกtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัาัั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแ แแแฃแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลirin bir ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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