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- Dictionaryquite/kwʌɪt/
adverb
- 1. to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely: "it's quite out of the question" Similar
- 2. to a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly: "it's quite warm outside" Similar
exclamation
- 1. expressing agreement with or understanding of a remark or statement: "‘I don't want to talk about that now.’ ‘Quite’"
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The meaning of QUITE is wholly, completely. How to use quite in a sentence.
used to emphasize the degree or amount of something, or to say that someone or something is impressive, interesting, or unusual: They have been working on this for quite some time. See more. quite the best, worst, etc. mainly UK formal old-fashioned. used for emphasis: It was quite the worst dinner I have ever had. See more. Fewer examples.
Quite definition: completely, wholly, or entirely. See examples of QUITE used in a sentence.
adverb. of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) “her victory was quite something”. “she's quite a girl”. “ quite a film”. “ quite a walk”. “we've had quite an afternoon”. synonyms: quite a, quite an. Pronunciation.
6 meanings: 1. to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely 2. to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat 3. in actuality;.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of quite adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a little or a lot but not completely: I'm quite tired, but I'm happy to walk a little further. He's quite attractive but not what I'd call gorgeous. Fewer examples. Their house is quite modest in size.
To some, or a considerable, degree or extent; very or fairly. Quite warm outside. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: quite an. rather. truly. somewhat. purely. considerably. very. really. actually. perfectly. fully.
quite meaning, definition, what is quite: very, but not extremely: Learn more.
1. to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely: you're quite right; quite the opposite. 2. ( not used with a negative) to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat: she's quite pretty. 3. in actuality; truly: he thought the bag was heavy, but it was quite light; it's quite the thing to do.
