quirky

adjective

ˈkwər-kē 

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

The 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

quirkily

ˈkwər-kə-lē 

adverb

His political ideas, which had seemed quirkily brilliant in the 1900's …

—Wilfrid Sheed

… he is gregarious and energetic and … enjoys a quirkily methodical, omnivorous turn of mind …

—Cullen Murphy

quirkiness

ˈkwər-kē-nəs 

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

Synonyms of quirky

• bizarre
• funny
• strange
• weird
• odd
• curious
• peculiar
• eccentric
• erratic
• remarkable
• unusual
• crazy

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

Other quirky clips included her impromptu bouquet toss and high heels nearly breaking. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026

The car's quirky appearance is enhanced by a sporty body kit and big wheels that are pushed to the farthest edges. —New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026

Steve is humble and brave and quirky. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

Furniture is a mix of new and vintage, and the sometimes-quirky art on the walls lends a personal touch that feels more residential than hotel. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quirky

• jerky
• murky
• perky
• turki