quirkily
- adverb
- /ˈkwɜr.kɪ.li/
- She has a quirkily unique sense of fashion that blends different styles from various eras.
Examples
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The quirkily punctuated publicity is in the works in the Kroger center on Highway 70S, not far from one of my favorite wine stores, Iroquois.
Blog text (16) -
Emmett, a shy and quirkily handsome 28-year-old who could pass for younger, sits on a bench, going over some papers.
Fiction book (2001) -
The artist displayed quirkily designed furniture that captured everyone's attention at the gallery.
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His quirkily expressive dance moves made the performance unforgettable and entertaining.
Synonyms
In an unusual or unexpected way
In a strange or unexpected way
In a strange or unexpected way
In a strange or unexpected way
In a way that is not normal or usual
In a very unusual and surprising way
In a strange or unexpected way
In a way that seems strange or not natural
Shows that something is strange or surprising
In a strange way that people notice
In a way that is not normal or expected
Seems very strange and different from what people expect
In a strange way that feels odd
In a way that is different from what most people expect
In a way that is unusual for one person or group
In an unusual way that is not normal
In a funny, strange way that makes people laugh
In a very strange way that feels surprising
How Quirky
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word quirkily comes from the noun quirk, which means 'a small, odd habit or feature', and the ending -ly turns it into an adverb meaning 'in a strange or playful way'. That's why doing something quirkily means acting in an unusual, slightly funny way.