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

Sharon Raydor, played by Mary McDonnell, in charge of her team, an endearing, quirky crew of veteran detectives who show up en masse at every crime scene like Mystery Incorporated. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Hublot and Jeff Koons dropped a collection of quirky and colorful Classic Fusions shaped like the artist’s famous Balloon Dog sculpture and a bonkers six-figure tourbillon. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Treat it as an excuse to wear more outspoken pieces from here on out, whether this implies bright-and-striped sweaters or fuzzy, quirky boat shoes. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 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