Quaint
adjective
Old-fashioned, unusual or different in a way that is adorable or endearing.
She lived in a quaint cottage in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- quaint little town
- quaint old-fashioned charm
adjective
Strange, peculiar, or unusual in an interesting, pleasing, or amusing way.
He has the quaint habit of always wearing his hat sideways.
Often appears as...
- quaint habit
- quaint idea
adjective
Cleverly or cunningly made or done.
The knights were tricked by the quaint devices of their enemies.
Often appears as...
- quaint device
- quaint trick
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Old-fashioned, unusual or different in a way that is adorable or endearing.
She lived in a quaint cottage in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- quaint little town
- quaint old-fashioned charm
adjective
Strange, peculiar, or unusual in an interesting, pleasing, or amusing way.
He has the quaint habit of always wearing his hat sideways.
Often appears as...
- quaint habit
- quaint idea
adjective
Cleverly or cunningly made or done.
The knights were tricked by the quaint devices of their enemies.
Often appears as...
- quaint device
- quaint trick
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Endearing Old-fashion
Use 'quaint' to describe things that feel pleasantly out of time, like items from the past.
The quilt at the fair had a quaint charm.
Pro Tip 2/3Small Town Feel
'Quaint' often relates to small, rural towns with a cozy or traditional aesthetic.
We visited a quaint village during our trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
The word 'quaint' suggests something is not modern or up-to-date, but still appealing.
She uses a quaint old typewriter for her letters.
Pro Tip 1/3Endearing Old-fashion
Use 'quaint' to describe things that feel pleasantly out of time, like items from the past.
The quilt at the fair had a quaint charm.
Pro Tip 2/3Small Town Feel
'Quaint' often relates to small, rural towns with a cozy or traditional aesthetic.
We visited a quaint village during our trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
The word 'quaint' suggests something is not modern or up-to-date, but still appealing.
She uses a quaint old typewriter for her letters.
Pro Tip 1/3Endearing Old-fashion
Use 'quaint' to describe things that feel pleasantly out of time, like items from the past.
The quilt at the fair had a quaint charm.
Pro Tip 2/3Small Town Feel
'Quaint' often relates to small, rural towns with a cozy or traditional aesthetic.
We visited a quaint village during our trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
The word 'quaint' suggests something is not modern or up-to-date, but still appealing.
She uses a quaint old typewriter for her letters.
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Video examples
Wade Davis: The...
So, you're living through a time when virtually half of humanity's intellectual, social and spiritual legacy is being allowed to slip away. This does not have to happen. These peoples are not failed attempts at being modern -- quaint and colorful and destined to fade away
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How (and why) Russia...
But how meaningful is that truth if you don't know why it's being revealed to you? We must recognize that this place where we're increasingly living, which we've quaintly termed "cyberspace," isn't defined by ones and zeroes, but by information and the people behind it.
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Militant atheism PIPE...
I would feel triumphal at having lived at all, and at having lived on this splendid planet, and having been given the opportunity to understand something about why I was here in the first place, before not being here. Can you understand my quaint English accent?
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Why Play Is Essential...
that in-person transactions in real buildings were a quaint but obsolete relic of the past. It’s only when you bring your vulnerabilities into full view in this way that you may be motivated to reimagine your business and to do so in a robust manner.
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Larry Brilliant: The...
a quaint forerunner of things to come. It's a destabilized world. And unlike destabilized world in the past, it will be broadcast to you on YouTube, you will see it on digital television and on your cell phones. What will that lead to?
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Wade Davis: Cultures at...
Now -- the problem -- the problem is that even those of us sympathetic with the plight of indigenous people view them as quaint and colorful but somehow reduced to the margins of history as the real world, meaning our world, moves on.
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Saul Griffith: Hardware...
And I recently said that to a venture capitalist casually at some Valley event, to which he replied, "How quaint." And I sort of really was dumbstruck. And I really should have said something smart.
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Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
foodcourt got that one but good on you thanks for your help I did actually do a bit of birding back in Australia in a quaint little coastal town called port nose rope rope so I just got my house
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Can You Survive...
this quaint English village might look like the perfect place for cream teas and picnics on the beach but its harbors a deadly secret the whole area is covered with dangerous patches of
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Anne Curzan: What makes...
These complaints now strike us as quaint, if not downright adorkable -- -- but here's the we still get quite worked up about language change. I have an entire file in my office
Video examples
Wade Davis: The...
So, you're living through a time when virtually half of humanity's intellectual, social and spiritual legacy is being allowed to slip away. This does not have to happen. These peoples are not failed attempts at being modern -- quaint and colorful and destined to fade away
Video examples
How (and why) Russia...
But how meaningful is that truth if you don't know why it's being revealed to you? We must recognize that this place where we're increasingly living, which we've quaintly termed "cyberspace," isn't defined by ones and zeroes, but by information and the people behind it.
Video examples
Militant atheism PIPE...
I would feel triumphal at having lived at all, and at having lived on this splendid planet, and having been given the opportunity to understand something about why I was here in the first place, before not being here. Can you understand my quaint English accent?
Video examples
Why Play Is Essential...
that in-person transactions in real buildings were a quaint but obsolete relic of the past. It’s only when you bring your vulnerabilities into full view in this way that you may be motivated to reimagine your business and to do so in a robust manner.
Video examples
Larry Brilliant: The...
a quaint forerunner of things to come. It's a destabilized world. And unlike destabilized world in the past, it will be broadcast to you on YouTube, you will see it on digital television and on your cell phones. What will that lead to?
Video examples
Wade Davis: Cultures at...
Now -- the problem -- the problem is that even those of us sympathetic with the plight of indigenous people view them as quaint and colorful but somehow reduced to the margins of history as the real world, meaning our world, moves on.
Video examples
Saul Griffith: Hardware...
And I recently said that to a venture capitalist casually at some Valley event, to which he replied, "How quaint." And I sort of really was dumbstruck. And I really should have said something smart.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
foodcourt got that one but good on you thanks for your help I did actually do a bit of birding back in Australia in a quaint little coastal town called port nose rope rope so I just got my house
Video examples
Can You Survive...
this quaint English village might look like the perfect place for cream teas and picnics on the beach but its harbors a deadly secret the whole area is covered with dangerous patches of
Video examples
Anne Curzan: What makes...
These complaints now strike us as quaint, if not downright adorkable -- -- but here's the we still get quite worked up about language change. I have an entire file in my office
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Quote examples
Rosemary Mahoney
American Writer
China was not at all what I expected it to be. I had an image of China as a very quaint and mysterious and peaceful place. Well, it's quaint and mysterious in some respects, but not in the ways I had thought. The people are mysterious. They don't often tell you what they feel.
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Richard Rohr
American Clergyman
One is struck in the study of saints, angels and gods by a pattern that seems quaint and harmless. Yet, it is so common that I know there must be a deeper meaning. There always seem to be guardians and spirits of doors, bridges, exits and entranceways.
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Hannah Kearney
American Athlete
I have this dream of what I ultimately want my life to be like, and it involves a lot of quaint activities like cooking and canoeing and camping and hiking.
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Thomas Hardy
English Novelist
Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down you'd treat if met where any bar is, or help to half-a-crown.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The words 'Space Age' have a quaint, nostalgic tone - sitting on midcentury modern furniture watching 'The Jetsons.
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Elliott Abrams
American Lawyer
The notion that public service requires men and women of good character now seems quaint.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit.
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Mark Davis
American Writer
Being briefed only once is a quaint defense. You're either briefed or not briefed.
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Frederick Pollock
English Judge
Medieval justice was a quaint thing.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
Let's face it: quaintness is creepy.
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Rosemary Mahoney
American Writer
China was not at all what I expected it to be. I had an image of China as a very quaint and mysterious and peaceful place. Well, it's quaint and mysterious in some respects, but not in the ways I had thought. The people are mysterious. They don't often tell you what they feel.
Quote examples
Richard Rohr
American Clergyman
One is struck in the study of saints, angels and gods by a pattern that seems quaint and harmless. Yet, it is so common that I know there must be a deeper meaning. There always seem to be guardians and spirits of doors, bridges, exits and entranceways.
Quote examples
Hannah Kearney
American Athlete
I have this dream of what I ultimately want my life to be like, and it involves a lot of quaint activities like cooking and canoeing and camping and hiking.
Quote examples
Thomas Hardy
English Novelist
Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down you'd treat if met where any bar is, or help to half-a-crown.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The words 'Space Age' have a quaint, nostalgic tone - sitting on midcentury modern furniture watching 'The Jetsons.
Quote examples
Elliott Abrams
American Lawyer
The notion that public service requires men and women of good character now seems quaint.
Quote examples
Alexander Pope
English Poet
There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit.
Quote examples
Mark Davis
American Writer
Being briefed only once is a quaint defense. You're either briefed or not briefed.
Quote examples
Frederick Pollock
English Judge
Medieval justice was a quaint thing.
Quote examples
Janet Varney
American Actress
Let's face it: quaintness is creepy.
Example 1 of 10
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