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Quaint

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Endearing Old-fashionPlay
Use 'quaint' to describe things that feel pleasantly out of time, like items from the past. SlideThe quilt at the fair had a quaint charm.
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Small Town FeelPlay
'Quaint' often relates to small, rural towns with a cozy or traditional aesthetic. SlideWe visited a quaint village during our trip.
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Not ModernPlay
The word 'quaint' suggests something is not modern or up-to-date, but still appealing. SlideShe uses a quaint old typewriter for her letters.