quirky

adjective

ˈkwər-kē

quirkier; quirkiest

Synonyms of quirky next

: 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

The 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

quirkily

ˈkwər-kə-lē

adverb

His political ideas, which had seemed quirkily brilliant in the 1900's … —

Wilfrid Sheed

… he is gregarious and energetic and … enjoys a quirkily methodical, omnivorous turn of mind … —

Cullen Murphy

quirkiness

ˈkwər-kē-nəs

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

Examples of quirky in a Sentence

the waitress styles her hair in a quirky way that always gets her remembered by customers

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This quirky teaser promises humor while showcasing Bosch's innovative products in a way that's bound to grab attention. —

Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025 This included bobblehead characters with micro-expressions along with fungi-like environments and quirky creatures for the hallucinatory realm that the late David Lynch might’ve appreciated. —

Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2025 The catchy and quirky song became a breakout hit for the 26-year-old artist and now she’s nominated for six Grammys. —

Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025 Run by the ever charming and quirky Ted, this store wasn't just a place to grab essentials. —

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