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quaintly

/ˈkweɪntli/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having or creating an appealing old-fashioned charm.


Variants
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quaint , quainter , quaintest , quaintly , quaintness , quaintnesses
Etymology
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From Middle English quaint, from quain, strange, odd.


Trivia
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  1. Quaintly is often used to describe things that are small, intricate, or detailed.

  2. The word quaint comes from the Middle English word quain, which means strange or odd.

  3. Quaintly is sometimes used interchangeably with the word picturesque.


Related Concepts
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  1. charming: Quaintly and charming are often used interchangeably to describe something that is appealing and attractive.

  2. nostalgic: Quaintly can evoke a sense of nostalgia, particularly when used to describe things that remind us of the past.


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 The "quaint" bed and breakfasts of yesterday have been replaced by upscale hotels and inns, and the village has become a mecca for top chefs.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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Quaintly is often used to describe things that have an appealing, charming, or nostalgic quality. It can be used to describe places, people, or objects that evoke a sense of the past or that have a unique character. Quaintly has been used in literature, particularly in descriptions of settings and characters.

How to Memorize "quaintly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, picturesque village with quaint houses, cobblestone streets, and colorful flowers. Visualize the feeling of stepping back in time when you encounter something quaint.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word quaint with the feeling of discovering a hidden gem or a unique treasure. Think of something that is charming and appealing, but also has a sense of the past.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the Q-U-A-I-N-T acronym: Quirky, Unique, Appealing, Interesting, Nostalgic, and Timeless.


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