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  • They have some 'quaint' [='outdated'] notions about how women should behave.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

Movie quotes

  • (..) Rapunzel! RAPUNZEL! I know it's around here, somewhere. Ah, there it is. The Snuggly duckling. Don't worry, very quaint place, perfect for you. Don't want you scaring, and giving up on this whole endeavor now do we? -Well, I do like duckling. -YAY! (..)
    2010 Tangled