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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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Twenty years ago, Chrysler’s sprawling lineup included midsize and large sedans, an SUV, the quirky PT Cruiser wagon, a sports car and multiple convertibles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Despite 13 losses against elite opposition - including Vitali Klitschko, Oleksandr Usyk, and three bouts with Tyson Fury - Chisora has built a loyal fanbase through his quirky personality and relentless, come-forward style.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Charles Passy covers a variety of topics, includingpersonal finance, food, entertainment and anything and everything trending and quirky.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The image of Toyotas and Datsuns — soon rebranded as Nissans — went from quirky to sine qua non.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

It had no history, no quirky lines or idiosyncratic ornamentations.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson