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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A gadfly candidate for mayor of Chicago, Lar Daly, secured a quirky FCC ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Still, I’ve decided to simply embrace my butt, even with its quirky swerve.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

He was a quirky kid, funny, and he seemed innocent, but who was to say?

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner