QUIRKY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for QUIRKY?

Need another word that means the same as “quirky”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “quirky” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Quirky” are: far-out, kinky, offbeat, way-out, eccentric, idiosyncratic, unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, strange, bizarre, weird, peculiar, odd, freakish, outlandish, out of the ordinary, bohemian, alternative, zany

Quirky as an Adjective

Definitions of "Quirky" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quirky” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (informal) strikingly unconventional.
• Informal terms; strikingly unconventional.
• Having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects.

Synonyms of "Quirky" as an adjective (20 Words)

alternative	(of two things) mutually exclusive. Alternative possibilities were neutrality or war.
bizarre	Very strange or unusual. His behaviour became more and more bizarre.
bohemian	Socially unconventional in an artistic way. As an opera singer you live a bohemian lifestyle.
eccentric	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. He noted her eccentric appearance.
far-out	Informal terms; strikingly unconventional.
freakish	Very unusual, strange, or unexpected. A freakish extra toe.
idiosyncratic	Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual. Michelangelo s highly idiosyncratic style of painting.
odd	(of whole numbers such as 3 and 5) having one left over as a remainder when divided by two. Invited 30 odd guests.
offbeat	(informal) strikingly unconventional. A rapid tempo is essential here otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas.
out of the ordinary	Out of power; especially having been unsuccessful in an election.
outlandish	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. Three wise outlandish kings.
peculiar	Particular; special. A peculiar bond of sympathy between them.
strange	Denoting or involving a flavour (variety) of unstable quark having an electric charge of -1/3. Strange quarks have similar properties to down quarks and bottom quarks, but are distinguished from them by having an intermediate mass. It is strange how things change.
unconventional	Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. An unconventional marriage.
unorthodox	Breaking with convention or tradition. An unorthodox lifestyle.
unusual	Not commonly encountered. A scene of unusual beauty.
way-out	Informal terms; strikingly unconventional.
weird	Suggesting something supernatural; unearthly. Some trick of the moonlight some weird effect of shadow.
zany	Ludicrous, foolish. His zany humour.

Usage Examples of "Quirky" as an adjective

• Her sense of humour was decidedly quirky.

Associations of "Quirky" (30 Words)

amusing	Arousing or provoking laughter. An amusing speaker.
bespectacled	Wearing glasses. A bespectacled grandmother.
comical	Amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way. A series of comical misunderstandings.
droll	Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. His unique brand of droll self mockery.
eccentric	A person of a specified kind usually with many eccentricities. He s seen as a local eccentric.
fun	A source of fun. They are just funning you.
funny	Comic strips in newspapers. That s funny that vase of flowers has been moved.
geek	A performer at a carnival or circus whose show consists of bizarre or grotesque acts. I am totally geeking out over this upcoming film.
goofy	Foolish or harmlessly eccentric. A goofy grin.
hilarious	Extremely amusing. Her hilarious novel.
humor	The trait of appreciating and being able to express the humorous. The humors are blood and phlegm and yellow and black bile.
humorous	Full of or characterized by humor. His humorous grey eyes.
jocose	Playful or humorous. A jocose allusion.
jocular	Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful. They tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly.
joke	Tell a joke speak humorously. He told a very funny joke.
laugh	The sound of laughing. That s a laugh the idea of you cooking a meal.
laughable	So ludicrous as to be amusing. A contribution so small as to be laughable.
ludicrous	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. It is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion.
mischievous	(of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble. A mischievous grin.
offbeat	(informal) strikingly unconventional. The horns come in full force on the offbeats.
playful	Intended for one’s own or others’ amusement rather than seriously. The ballet accents the playful use of movement.
pleasure	Sensual gratification. He serves at the pleasure of the President.
puckish	Naughtily or annoyingly playful. A puckish sense of humour.
repartee	Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies. He had a quick mind and a splendid gift of repartee.
ridiculous	Inspiring scornful pity. That ridiculous tartan cap.
silly	Ridiculously trivial or frivolous. A silly idea.
slapstick	A device consisting of two flexible pieces of wood joined together at one end, used by clowns and in pantomime to produce a loud slapping noise. Slapstick style of humor.
whimsical	Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. The whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy.
witticism	A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter. Maurice roared with laughter at his own witticisms.
witty	Combining clever conception and facetious expression. A witty remark.