quaintly
UKUS
C2
Definitions
adv.
In an attractively old-fashioned or charmingly odd way.
古朴有趣地，奇趣可爱地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedquaintknow, recognize
+
-lyin the manner of
=quaintly
quaint + -ly = in a quaint manner. See quaint.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The streets were quaintly lit by old gas lamps.
- 2.
She dressed quaintly, as if from another century.