Meaning & Definition of word "Quite"
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!