quaint

Definition

  • adjective: having an old-fashioned or unusual quality or appearance that is usually attractive or appealing
  • adjective: marked by skillful design
  • synonyms: expert, odd, antique

Examples

  • They have some 'quaint' [='outdated'] notions about how women should behave.

  • The writer talks about the 'quaint' customs of the natives.

  • The fishing village was very 'quaint'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Uh, what is this guy's problem, Mr. Stark? Uh, he's from space. He came here to steal a necklace from a wizard. Your powers are quaint. You must be popular with children. It's a simple spell but quite unbreakable. Then I'll take it (..)
    2018 Avengers: Infinity War