quite (Meaning)
quite (r)
to a degree (not used with a negative)
to the greatest extent; completely
of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative)
actually or truly or to an extreme
quite (v. t. & i.)
See Quit.
quite (a.)
Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly; as, the work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished; to be quite mistaken.
To a great extent or degree; very; very much; considerably.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quite
Synonyms:
- primarily
- largely
- greatly
- by and large
- to the max
- to the hilt
- predominately
- all of
- plumb
- abundantly
- downright
- generously
- predominantly
- substantially
- principally
- cold
- stone-cold
- overall
- unqualifiedly
- plain
- categorically
- chiefly
- mainly
- stone
- hands down
- copiously
- more or less
- through and through
Antonyms:
quite Sentence Examples
- The weather was quite pleasant, with a gentle breeze and warm sunshine.
- I found the movie to be quite entertaining, with a captivating plot and memorable characters.
- The coffee was quite strong, leaving a bitter aftertaste.
- She is quite a talented pianist, able to play complex pieces with ease.
- The house was quite large, with spacious rooms and a sprawling backyard.
- The situation became quite stressful, as deadlines approached and pressure mounted.
- The dress was quite beautiful, with intricate embroidery and a flowy silhouette.
- He is quite a charming man, with a warm smile and a disarming manner.
- The traffic was quite congested, causing long delays and frustration.
- The food was quite bland, lacking in flavor and seasoning.
FAQs About the word quite
to a degree (not used with a negative), to the greatest extent; completely, of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negati
well, fully, all, utterly, even, wide, totally, wholly, thoroughly, entirely
slightly, scarcely, partially, partly, just, barely, half, somewhat, hardly, partially
The weather was quite pleasant, with a gentle breeze and warm sunshine.
I found the movie to be quite entertaining, with a captivating plot and memorable characters.
The coffee was quite strong, leaving a bitter aftertaste.
She is quite a talented pianist, able to play complex pieces with ease.
