Synonyms of quirky

quirky

adjective

ˈkwər-kē 

as in bizarre

different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion

the waitress styles her hair in a quirky way that always gets her remembered by customers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bizarre
• funny
• strange
• weird
• odd
• curious
• peculiar
• eccentric
• erratic
• remarkable
• unusual
• crazy
• unique
• offbeat
• funky
• wacky
• kooky
• off-the-wall
• quaint
• abnormal
• unconventional
• outlandish
• screwy
• kinky
• out-of-the-way
• queer
• wild
• outré
• uncommon
• rare
• off-kilter
• far-out
• outrageous
• way-out
• weirdo
• cranky
• extraordinary
• rum
• queerish
• bizarro
• fantastic
• outstanding
• spaced-out
• freaky
• striking
• shocking
• flaky
• atypical
• freakish
• idiosyncratic
• prominent
• aberrant
• noticeable
• freak
• notable
• out-there
• phenomenal
• conspicuous
• singular
• phantasmagoric
• salient
• puzzling
• unorthodox
• perplexing
• baffling
• unwonted
• nonconformist
• confounding
• mystifying
• bewildering
• atrocious
• crotchety
• addlepated
• uncustomary
• nonmainstream

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• typical
• ordinary
• usual
• standard
• average
• prosaic
• garden
• routine
• everyday
• commonplace
• conservative
• conventional
• unremarkable
• familiar
• unexceptional
• predictable
• run-of-the-mill
• workaday
• common
• regular
• conformist
• frequent
• expected
• customary
• habitual
• knee-jerk
• wonted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quirky

Echo has built its reputation on quirky plays idiosyncratically performed. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

The actress was not looking to become the quirky best friend character, a trope that director Claire Scanlon and writers Sarah Rothschild and Hazelwood were not interested in rehashing. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

This town of about 1,200 residents comes alive in autumn with quirky traditions, breathtaking foliage, and family-friendly activities that showcase the best of the season. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

In This Article From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026