Synonyms for Quaint
Definition of quaint
adjective
- strange in an interesting or pleasing way; "quaint dialect words"; "quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities"
- very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance; "the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name"- Bill Beatty; "came forth a quaint and fearful sight"- Sir Walter Scott; "a quaint sense of humor"
- attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic); "houses with quaint thatched roofs"; "a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots"
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Writing tips for "quaint"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like strange, unusual can replace "quaint" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Quaint" in song lyrics
See how quaint is used in real songs:
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"Stuffed like Latter Day Saints that don't know how to be quaint"
Mr. Hyde f/ Little Britney — Say My Name -
"affectedly quaint"
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"carl forslund quaint"
AOL — AOL