Since "queer" and "odd" are synonyms themselves, they could both be used in the place of "quaint." The word suggests a status or a custom that is unusual either because it is from a strange place or from an earlier time. Other synonyms could include bizarre, eccentric, offbeat, oddball, outlandish, peculiar, unconventional, or unusual.
The town they visited was quaint and simple.
The word "quaint" means unusual, or strange, but has come to be associated with old-fashioned settings or those with nostalgic charm. Example: "The hotel was known for its quaint atmosphere, as it retained much of its 19th century design." An interesting person, but a little on the strange side.
quaint
The noun form is quaintness.
ODD
No, it is not.
old fashioned
old-fashioned
odd, special, unusual
unusual, extraordinary, old-fashioned
There isn't a synonym for quaint that begins with the letter 't'. For a list of synonyms, please follow the link below.
scenic, pretty, attractive, striking, arresting, beautiful, charming, quaint
Since "queer" and "odd" are synonyms themselves, they could both be used in the place of "quaint." The word suggests a status or a custom that is unusual either because it is from a strange place or from an earlier time. Other synonyms could include bizarre, eccentric, offbeat, oddball, outlandish, peculiar, unconventional, or unusual.
rare, different, unfamiliar, irregular, quaint, weird, uncommon, unusual
That cat is very Quaint. I do not like quaint products.
Isn't that quaint? That quaint cottage had no stove or running water.