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:
- substantially
- predominately
- largely
- chiefly
- hands down
- to the hilt
- by and large
- greatly
- copiously
- to the max
- plain
- overall
- through and through
- principally
- abundantly
- mainly
- downright
- categorically
- primarily
- stone
- predominantly
- generously
- plumb
- unqualifiedly
- cold
- all of
- more or less
- stone-cold
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
fully, wide, all, totally, fast, entirely, thoroughly, even, utterly, absolutely
scarcely, partially,partly, just, half, scarcely, halfway, slightly, partially, somewhat
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.
