Quaint

Pronunciation: /kweɪnt/

Definitions of quaint

adjective Attractive or charming in an old-fashioned way; pleasantly unusual or different.

Example Sentences

A1 The quaint little village had cobblestone streets and thatched roof cottages.

A2 We stayed in a quaint bed and breakfast in the countryside.

B1 The quaint shop sold handmade crafts and local goods.

B2 The quaint town square was bustling with activity during the festival.

C1 The quaint charm of the historic district drew tourists from around the world.

C2 The quaint architecture of the old church was a beautiful example of Gothic design.

Examples of quaint in a Sentence

formal The quaint little village was untouched by modern development.

informal I love the quaint vibe of this coffee shop.

slang That house is so quaint, it's like something out of a fairytale.

figurative Her quaint sense of humor always lightens the mood.

Grammatical Forms of quaint

• past tense: quainted
• plural: quaints
• comparative: quainter
• superlative: quaintest
• present tense: quaint
• future tense: will quaint
• perfect tense: have quainted
• continuous tense: is quainting
• singular: quaint
• positive degree: quaint
• infinitive: to quaint
• gerund: quainting
• participle: quainted

Origin and Evolution of quaint

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'quaint' originated from the Old French word 'cointe' meaning clever or skillful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'quaint' evolved to describe something attractively unusual or old-fashioned.