Quite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kwaɪt/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Quite is an adverb meaning To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
Meaning
To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
More Meanings
- In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually.
- To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
- (bullfighting) A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.
- (chiefly UK) Indicates agreement; exactly so.
Example Sentences
Mind your shoes, the basement is quite wet.
“That's a rather ugly colour for a house, don't you think?” — “Quite.”
Word Forms
- quight
- quites
Synonyms for quite
Depending on context, synonyms include acceptably, adequately, averagely, fairly, halfway, indifferent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rather, relative, too, comparison, comparatively, already.
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