Meaning & Definition of word "Quite"
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Quite
/kwaɪt/
adverb:
- 1. To a moderate extent or degree; fairly.
- Example: The movie was quite entertaining.
- 2. Used for emphasis or to indicate the degree of something.
- Example: She is quite talented at playing the piano.
- 3. To a very great degree; completely.
- Example: He was quite surprised by the outcome.
- 4. Used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
- Example: I quite agree with your assessment.
- 5. Used in expressions of degree to suggest that something can be expected to happen.
- Example: It is quite likely that we will finish the project on time.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'quit', meaning 'free, clear', from Latin 'quietus', meaning 'calm, quiet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quite a lot:
To a large extent; a considerable amount.
quite the opposite:
Completely different from what was said.
quite right:
Correct or true.
quite frankly:
In all honesty or candor.
quite a few:
A significant number.
Related Words
quiet:
Making little or no noise; calm.
quit:
To leave or cease; stop.
quaint:
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
Slang Meanings of quite
Meaning: Absolutely or entirely.
Example Sentence: That party was quite the event!
Meaning: Very or extremely.
Example Sentence: She's quite the artist!