- quaintly quaint·ly adv
- ['kweɪntlɪ]
(see adj) in modo strano; in modo bizzarro; pittorescamente
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quaintly quaint·ly adv
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Quaintly — Quaint ly, adv. In a quaint manner. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
quaint — quaintly, adv. quaintness, n. /kwaynt/, adj., quainter, quaintest. 1. having an old fashioned attractiveness or charm; oddly picturesque: a quaint old house. 2. strange, peculiar, or unusual in an interesting, pleasing, or amusing way: a quaint… … Universalium
quaint — [kwānt] adj. [ME cointe < OFr < L cognitus, known: see COGNITION] 1. Obs. clever or skilled 2. Now Rare wrought with skill; ingenious 3. unusual or old fashioned in a pleasing way 4. singular; unusual; curious 5. fanciful; whimsical … English World dictionary
quaint — [[t]kwe͟ɪnt[/t]] quainter, quaintest ADJ GRADED Something that is quaint is attractive because it is unusual and rather old fashioned. ...a small, quaint town with narrow streets and traditional half timbered houses... That s how concepts like… … English dictionary
quaint — adj. 1 piquantly or attractively unfamiliar or old fashioned. 2 daintily odd. Derivatives: quaintly adv. quaintness n. Etymology: earlier senses wise, cunning : ME f. OF cointe f. L cognitus past part. of cognoscere ascertain … Useful english dictionary
