Quite

/kwaɪt/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

To a moderate extent or degree; fairly.

The movie was quite entertaining.

Used for emphasis or to indicate the degree of something.

She is quite talented at playing the piano.

To a very great degree; completely.

He was quite surprised by the outcome.

Used to indicate agreement or acceptance.

I quite agree with your assessment.

Used in expressions of degree to suggest that something can be expected to happen.

It is quite likely that we will finish the project on time.

Middle English, from Old French 'quit', meaning 'free, clear', from Latin 'quietus', meaning 'calm, quiet'.

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.

quite a lot

To a large extent; a considerable amount.

quiet

Making little or no noise; calm.

quit

To leave or cease; stop.

quaint

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Absolutely or entirely.

That party was quite the event!

Very or extremely.

She's quite the artist!