Quaint

/kweɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

The quaint little cottage had a thatched roof and a beautiful garden.

Charming in an old-fashioned way.

The village is known for its quaint shops and cobblestone streets.

Having an unusual or unique quality that is appealing.

She wore a quaint hat that drew everyone's attention at the party.

Peculiar or uncommon, often in a charming or interesting way.

The quaint traditions of the festival made it a memorable event for visitors.

From Middle English 'queynt' meaning 'clever, ingenious', later 'strange, unusual'.

quaint as a button

Very cute or charming.

quaint little town

A small, attractive town with an old-fashioned atmosphere.

quaint cottage

A small, charming house that is pleasingly unusual.

charm

The power or quality of delighting or arousing admiration.

nostalgic

A sentimental longing for the past.

idyllic

Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

Cool in an eccentric way.

That vintage store is really quaint, I love it!

An endearing or charmingly weird thing.

Her closet is full of quaint outfits that you won’t find anywhere else.