quirkier; quirkiest
: 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
Marianne RohrlichThe 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
Molly Haskell
quirkily
adverb
His political ideas, which had seemed quirkily brilliant in the 1900's …
—Wilfrid Sheed
Wilfrid Sheed
… he is gregarious and energetic and … enjoys a quirkily methodical, omnivorous turn of mind …
—Cullen Murphy
Cullen Murphy
quirkiness
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
John Duka
Examples of quirky in a Sentence
the waitress styles her hair in a quirky way that always gets her remembered by customers
Recent Examples on the Web
From throwback toys and board games to retro record players and quirky pop-culture finds like lava lamps, these timeless picks connect generations.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Since its founding in 2014, Tin Widow has established itself as a cozy neighborhood joint with quirky, eclectic decor and a massive selection of gin and whiskey.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025
As for dining and nightlife, Hirafu is the place to go—stop in Bar Gyu+ for a quirky, cozy nightcap.
—Selena Takigawa Hoy, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Despite its foundation as a mystery-of-the-week drama, the network’s decision to pivot to comedy reflects the show’s distinctive blend of wit and quirky storytelling that sets it apart from traditional procedurals.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quirky
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Since its founding in 2014, Tin Widow has established itself as a cozy neighborhood joint with quirky, eclectic decor and a massive selection of gin and whiskey.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025
As for dining and nightlife, Hirafu is the place to go—stop in Bar Gyu+ for a quirky, cozy nightcap.
—Selena Takigawa Hoy, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Despite its foundation as a mystery-of-the-week drama, the network’s decision to pivot to comedy reflects the show’s distinctive blend of wit and quirky storytelling that sets it apart from traditional procedurals.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quirky
Cite this Entry
“Quirky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quirky. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share