quaint Meaning & Definition
What Does Quaint Mean?
Quaint is an adjective that means Of a person: cunning, crafty. It is also used to mean Cleverly made; artfully contrived. As a noun, it means The vulva.
Quick Facts About Quaint
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kweɪnt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | strange, unusual and old-time |
| Plural | quaints |
| Comparative / superlative | quainter, quaintest |
Quaint Definition (Adjective)
- Of a person: cunning, crafty.
- Cleverly made; artfully contrived.
- Strange or odd; unusual.
- Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim.
- Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm.
Quaint as a Noun
- The vulva.
Synonyms of Quaint
Quaint synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Quaint
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Quaint in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
quaint (comparative quainter, superlative quaintest)
quaint (plural quaints)
Words That Rhyme With Quaint
Origin of Quaint
From Middle English queynte, quoynte, from Anglo-Norman cointe, queinte and Old French cointe (“pretty, clever, knowing”), from Latin cognitus, past participle of cognōscō (“to know”).
Quaint Pronunciation
You say quaint as //kweɪnt//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Quaint
Is quaint an adjective or a noun?
Quaint is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for quaint?
You can replace quaint with words such as strange, unusual and old-time. See the full list of quaint synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of quaint?
The plural of quaint is quaints.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of quaint?
The comparative form is quainter and the superlative form is quaintest.