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Wordabulary

quaint

Pronunciation
Adjective B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

"They stayed at a quaint cottage in the countryside."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

charming picturesque

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "They stayed at a _____ cottage in the countryside."

Answer: quaint

In your own words, what does "quaint" mean?

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

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