Definitions

quirky

[kwur-kee] / ˈkwɜr ki /

ADJECTIVE

eccentric

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre idiosyncratic odd off-the-wall peculiar strange unconventional unusual wacky weird

WEAK

far-out freakish freaky in left field kinky out of the ordinary outre unorthodox way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common familiar normal regular standard usual

WEAK

conventional

Example Sentences

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Russell said the problems were caused by a "very quirky rule" that limits the amount of energy a car can harvest on the formation lap.

From BBC

Sian described Keely, who would have turned 18 last year, as an angel who was "funny", "quirky" and a "genuine soul".

From BBC

"I love Doctor Who, but Torchwood was something else. It was quirky, it was campy, it was just a lot of fun," she said.

From BBC

Weisz has done everything from quirky indie films to prestige drama to high-octane action to Marvel.

From Los Angeles Times

The Cortina Curling Stadium is a quirky wee place.

From BBC