QUAINTLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adverb
in a strange but not unpleasant manner
Example: the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adverb
in a quaint old-fashioned manner
Example: the room was quaintly furnished
Synonyms
đź”— Related Words
quaint – A related word in the same word family.
ly – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Languages borrow words when cultures meet—through trade, conquest, or collaboration.