quite

[kwaɪt]

quite Definition

• 1. to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely
• 2. to a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; moderately; rather

Using quite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am quite sure that I locked the door.

• Example

  The movie was quite enjoyable.

• Example

  She is quite talented at playing the piano.

• Example

  It's quite cold outside today.

• Example

  He was quite angry when he found out.

quite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quite

• completely
• totally
• absolutely
• entirely
• thoroughly

Antonyms for quite

• slightly
• hardly
• barely

Phrases with quite

• quite a few

  a large number of something

  Example

  There were quite a few people at the party.

• quite the opposite

  used to emphasize that something is completely different from what has just been said

  Example

  I thought he would be happy, but quite the opposite, he was very upset.

• not quite

  almost but not completely

  Example

  I'm not quite finished with my homework yet.

Origins of quite

from Middle English 'quit', meaning 'free, clear'

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Summary: quite in Brief

The adverb 'quite' [kwaɪt] can mean 'to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree' or 'to a certain or fairly significant extent or degree.' It is often used to modify adjectives and verbs, as in 'The movie was quite enjoyable' or 'She is quite talented at playing the piano.' 'Quite' can also be used in phrases like 'quite a few,' 'quite the opposite,' and 'not quite.'