quite

adverb

ˈkwīt How to pronounce quite (audio)
Definition of quitenext
1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree are you quite sure you have permission to go?

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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent we camped quite near Mount Rushmore

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Recent Examples of quite Yet for many people, the reality seems to be quite different. — Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Lawrence’s casting is a coup – for any studio, really – as the actress is known for being quite choosy. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 But a closer look revealed that this creature wasn’t quite what scientists had thought. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 Has this process brought you any joy in a time that’s been quite difficult? — Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quite
  1. completely
  2. pretty
  3. totally
  4. relatively
  5. fully
  6. fairly
  7. perfectly
  8. rather
Adverb
  • These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The wall is also fragile and cannot be completely preserved, so archaeologists will use modern technology to create a 3D reconstruction for further study.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • Bell’s effectiveness was pretty representative of the offense as a whole which, despite Achane’s absence, finished with 321 total yards, roughly 13 less than the Chiefs.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Mini is much cheaper, and pretty mighty given its weight and size.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Yeah, that’s surprising to me because that totally made sense that River would have kicked him out of the car.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • With housing prices high across the region, Kuna has lately emerged as an attractive — and relatively affordable — bedroom community for workers in other Treasure Valley cities.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The findings could help researchers extract more energy from sulfur, an abundant and relatively inexpensive material already being explored as an alternative to cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of relatively
Adverb
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said during the Oval Office event that building the pipeline will take three years and that exports of liquified natural gas would begin two years after that -- but that was dependent on financing coming through fully.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Still, their team is balanced in the lineup and has some fairly reliable arms.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Bricks of cocaine and bales of marijuana washing up on the shore or being found floating at sea is fairly common in the Keys.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of fairly
Adverb
  • Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This, the perfectly decent people of Kettleborough reasoned, was a natural and godly rebuke for Susan and Cuthbert’s sin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Twelve AGs led by Rob Bonta of California had been moving the antitrust trust case forward with a trial date set for March before the sides came together rather suddenly over the course of a few days.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Your neighbor merely moved up the timeline in a rather inept way.
    — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
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