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Strangely vs Quaintly - What's the difference?

strangely | quaintly |

As adverbs the difference between strangely and quaintly

is that strangely is in a strange or coincidental manner while quaintly is in a quaint manner; oddly; strangely.

strangely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a strange or coincidental manner.
  • (archaic) Surprisingly, wonderfully.
  • * 1610 , , act 4 scene 1
    • [...] all thy vexations / Were but my trials of thy love, and thou / Hast strangely stood the test [...]

    quaintly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a quaint manner; oddly; strangely.