QUAINTLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does quaintly mean? • QUAINTLY (adverb)
The adverb QUAINTLY has 2 senses:
1. in a strange but not unpleasant manner
2. in a quaint old-fashioned manner
Familiarity information: QUAINTLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• QUAINTLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a strange but not unpleasant manner
Context example:
the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly
Pertainym:
quaint (strange in an interesting or pleasing way)
Meaning:
In a quaint old-fashioned manner
Context example:
the room was quaintly furnished
Pertainym:
quaint (attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic))
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