quirkier; quirkiest
: having many quirks : unusual in especially an interesting or appealing way
a quirky sense of humor
quirky ideas/behavior
a quirky and creative artist
… the SoHo store known for its modern, often quirky home accessories …—
Marianne Rohrlich
Marianne RohrlichThe result is an extraordinarily fine film, a quieter, more centered vision of Garp's world that loses little of the quirky humor of the original …—Molly Haskell
Molly Haskell
quirkily
adverb
His political ideas, which had seemed quirkily brilliant in the 1900's …
—Wilfrid Sheed
Wilfrid Sheed
… he is gregarious and energetic and … enjoys a quirkily methodical, omnivorous turn of mind …
—Cullen Murphy
Cullen Murphy
quirkiness
noun
… is gaining international prominence in interior-design circles simply because its content diverges with typically English quirkiness, from that of its competitors.
—John Duka
John Duka
Synonyms
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Brittany wrote on her Instagram Story, tagging the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback in the quirky high school photo, and sharing another picture of the pair reenacting the exact same poses.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Savannah’s Perry Lane Hotel also brings a timeless Southern luxury aesthetic to the fore, while mixing in the city’s creative and slightly quirky spirit.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
What now stands is a beautiful property that is an integral part of the small and quirky riverside community.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
His treehouse is quirky and perhaps not to everyone’s liking.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
What to Consider The hotel's quirky design elements may not fit those looking for a more traditional stay.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
That problem is fueled by the AI companies who roll out face filters, Lil Yachty festival memes, and quirky vocal filters to obscure the exploitative, obfuscating harm that AI represents.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
Aquarius is a quirky, innovative air sign that marches to the beat of its own drum.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
An hour-long train ride from Penn Station, the barrier island is teeming with classic eateries and quirky shops.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Savannah’s Perry Lane Hotel also brings a timeless Southern luxury aesthetic to the fore, while mixing in the city’s creative and slightly quirky spirit.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
What now stands is a beautiful property that is an integral part of the small and quirky riverside community.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
His treehouse is quirky and perhaps not to everyone’s liking.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
What to Consider The hotel's quirky design elements may not fit those looking for a more traditional stay.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
That problem is fueled by the AI companies who roll out face filters, Lil Yachty festival memes, and quirky vocal filters to obscure the exploitative, obfuscating harm that AI represents.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
Aquarius is a quirky, innovative air sign that marches to the beat of its own drum.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
An hour-long train ride from Penn Station, the barrier island is teeming with classic eateries and quirky shops.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Quirky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quirky. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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