quaint
adjective/kweɪnt/
Frequency rank: #9,873 most common English word
Meaning
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned in a charming way.
Example sentence
The tourists loved walking through the quaint village with its old stone cottages and cobblestone streets.
Synonyms & related words
- charming
- picturesque
- old-fashioned
- cozy
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