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Quaintly Definition & Meaning

quaintly
adverb
  1. in a strange but not unpleasant manner; "the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly"
  2. in a quaint old-fashioned manner; "the room was quaintly furnished"

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Frequently asked questions

What does quaintly mean?
in a strange but not unpleasant manner; "the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly" in a quaint old-fashioned manner; "the room was quaintly furnished"
What part of speech is quaintly?
Quaintly is an adverb.
How many definitions does quaintly have?
Quaintly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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