quite

Plural

quites

Adverb

Adverb

×

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.

   • Higher education institutions in the UK are, quite rightly, largely autonomous.
   • El adrea was quite dead. No more will he slink silently upon his unsuspecting prey.
   • Nobuyoshi Araki has been called a monster, a pornographer and a genius, and the photographer quite agrees.

2. 2.In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually.

   • It's not quite the colour I am looking for.
   • “Looks like you and Clay had quite a party,” she said with a glimmer in her dark blue eyes.
   • Laploshka was one of the meanest men I have ever met, and quite one of the most entertaining.

3. 3.To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.

   • Mind your shoes, the basement is quite wet.

Intj

Interjection

×

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1. 1.Indicates agreement; exactly so.

   • “That's a rather ugly colour for a house, don't you think?”, “Quite.”

Noun

Noun

×

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.

Overall

Common· #532

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• rather