quaintness

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a charming or attractive appeal in a simple, unpretentious way.

  - "The old town had a quaint charm that drew tourists from all over."
  - "The quaint cottage looked as if it had been transported straight from a fairy tale."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quaintness
charmness , harmlessness

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Variants

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quaint , quainter , quaintest , quaintly , quaintness , quaintnesses

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Etymology

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From Middle English quaint, from quainten, to make, form, shape, from quen, to shape, form; akin to Old Norse kvanth, Danish kvant, Dutch kuwen, German quellen, to form, shape.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'quaint' comes from the Old Norse word 'kvanth' which means 'to shape'.

2. Quaintness is often used to describe things that are charmingly different or unusual.

3. Quaintness can be found in various aspects of life, from art and literature to food and fashion.

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Related Concepts

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1. charm: A quality that makes someone or something appealing and attractive.

2. nostalgia: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

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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 The "quaint" bed and breakfasts of yesterday have been replaced by upscale hotels and inns, and the village has become a mecca for top chefs.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

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Culture

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Quaintness is often associated with nostalgia and the past. It can be found in various aspects of culture, such as antique shops, vintage clothing, and traditional arts and crafts.

How to Memorize "quaintness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, charming village with quaint houses and winding streets.

2. associate
   

   - Think of something old and delightful, like a vintage toy or a classic book.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Quaint is like a paint, it adds a charming trait.

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