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quaint

/kweɪnt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    having a charming or appealing old-fashioned character; quaintly quaint

    - "The old town had a quaint charm."
    - "The quaint cottage was adorned with flowers."
  • adjective

    having a peculiar or charming appeal

    - "The quaint sculpture in the park was a favorite among visitors."
    - "The quaint shop sold unique handmade items."
Pronunciation
  1. /kweɪnt/



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  2. /kweɪnt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with quaint
paint , rain , strain
Variants
List of all variants of quaint that leads to same result
quaint , quainter , quaintest , quaintly , quaintness , quaintnesses
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'strange,' 'odd,' or 'unusual,' quaint came to be used in a positive sense to describe something charmingly old-fashioned or picturesque.

Trivia
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  1. The word quaint comes from the Middle English word 'quaint,' which meant 'strange' or 'odd'.

  2. Quaint is often used to describe things that are small, charming, and reminiscent of the past.

  3. Quaint can also be used to describe something peculiar or odd in a positive way, such as a quaint habit or a quaint custom.

Related Concepts
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  1. charming: Related concept: Quaint and charming both refer to something that is appealing and endearing.

  2. old-fashioned: Related concept: Quaint often describes something that is old-fashioned or reminiscent of a bygone era.

Quotes
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  1. Therefore, when the federal Constitutional Convention decided in 1787 that U.S. senators would be appointed by state legislatures rather than elected by the people at large, the drafters were actually placing the choice of U.S. senators in the control of state leaders who had met their states' highest qualifications for property and religion. Today, these property and religious qualifications are likely to strike us as "quaint" historical oddities.

    - Richard N. Rosenfeld,{it}Harper's{/it},May 2004

  2. A lot can change in 25 years, and Yountville has gone from an also-ran on the Napa food-and-wine tourism scene to the focus of activity. The "quaint" bed and breakfasts of yesterday have been replaced by upscale hotels and inns, and the village has become a mecca for top chefs.

    - Tim Fish,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},15 June 2008

  3. Five minutes by ferry from the bustling concrete depths of Wall Street sits what could be a "quaint" New England town: stately, collegiate buildings framed by tree-lined walkways where the wind rustles through aging oak trees.

    - Andrea Elliott,{it}New York Times{/it},25 July 2003
Culture
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Quaint is often used to describe charming, old-fashioned places and things, such as quaint towns, quaint shops, or quaint customs. It can also be used to describe something peculiar or odd in a charming or endearing way.

How to Memorize "quaint"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a charming, old-fashioned town or village with quaint houses and shops.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word quaint with something charming, old-fashioned, or peculiar.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that quaint means 'charmingly strange' or 'charmingly old-fashioned'.

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To help you remember the word 'quaint', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyme it up: Create a rhyme using the word 'quaint'. For example, 'A quaint old town, with cobblestone streets all around.'

2. Visualize it: Imagine a small, charming antique shop filled with quaint items like old books, vintage clocks and handmade crafts.

3. Associate it: Associate the word with a personal experience or memory of encountering something quaint.

4. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word in sentences. For example, 'The quaint village was a popular tourist destination.'

5. Break it down: Break down the word into syllables, 'quaint', and practice saying it out loud.

6. Mnemonic device: Create a mnemonic device to remember the word. For example, 'Q' is for 'quirky' and 'U' is for 'unique' which together make 'quaint'.

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