Meaning & Definition of Quite in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To the greatest extent or degree.

  Example Sentence: She is quite happy with her results.

• Definition: Used to emphasize a statement or opinion.

  Example Sentence: I quite like this restaurant.

• Definition: To a certain extent; not entirely.

  Example Sentence: That’s quite true, but there are some exceptions.

• Definition: Used in polite conversation to soften a statement.

  Example Sentence: It was quite an experience, I must say.

• Definition: Used in expressions of agreement or affirmation.

  Example Sentence: Oh yes, quite!

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: bastante

• French: assez

• German: ziemlich

• Russian: довольно

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!