Quite: meaning, definitions and examples
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quite
[ kwaɪt ]
in a degree or extent
To the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely. To a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly. To a fair degree; moderately.
Synonyms
absolutely, completely, fairly, moderately
Examples of usage
- I'm quite tired after the long journey.
- The weather is quite nice today.
- She was quite upset about the news.
- The movie was quite entertaining.
- The job was quite challenging but rewarding.
fairly or moderately
To the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely. Fairly or moderately.
Synonyms
fairly, moderately, reasonably, relatively
Examples of usage
- She's quite tall for her age.
- The exam was quite difficult but manageable.
- He's quite a good cook.
- The dress is quite expensive but worth it.
- The book was quite interesting.
used to express surprise or disbelief
Used to express mild surprise or disbelief. To a noticeable or significant extent.
Synonyms
amazingly, astonishingly, remarkably, surprisingly
Examples of usage
- That's quite a view!
- You're quite the artist!
- It's quite a story!
- She's quite the character!
- He's quite a musician!
Translations
Translations of the word "quite" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bastante
- muito
- quieto
🇮🇳 काफी
- बहुत
- शांत
🇩🇪 ziemlich
- sehr
- ruhig
🇮🇩 cukup
- sangat
- tenang
🇺🇦 досить
- дуже
- тихий
🇵🇱 całkiem
- bardzo
- cicho
🇯🇵 かなり
- 非常に
- 静かな
🇫🇷 assez
- très
- tranquille
🇪🇸 bastante
- muy
- tranquilo
🇹🇷 oldukça
- çok
- sessiz
🇰🇷 꽤
- 매우
- 조용한
🇸🇦 تمامًا
- جدًا
- هادئ
🇨🇿 docela
- velmi
- tichý
🇸🇰 celkom
- veľmi
- tichý
🇨🇳 相当
- 非常
- 安静的
🇸🇮 dokaj
- zelo
- tiho
🇮🇸 alveg
- mjög
- rólegur
🇰🇿 әжептәуір
- өте
- тыныш
🇬🇪 საკმაოდ
- ძალიან
- წყნარი
🇦🇿 xeyli
- çox
- sakit
🇲🇽 bastante
- muy
- tranquilo
Word origin
The word 'quite' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'quitte', meaning 'free, clear, released'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to a degree or extent. In modern usage, 'quite' is commonly used to emphasize a certain quality or characteristic of something. Its versatility in expressing different levels of intensity has made it a popular adverb and adjective in the English language.