quite

noun

(bullfighting) A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.

adverb

To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.

To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.

With verbs, especially past participles.

With predicative adjectives.

With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.

Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.

With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.

Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.

Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.

Before a noun preceded by the definite article.

With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.

With adverbs of manner.

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

Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)

(now rare) With prepositional or adverbial phrases.

Roots

quietusquit- · Latin · free, released

Synonyms for quite

ratheradv veryadv fairlyadv somewhatadv reallyadv prettyadv extremelyadv awfullyadv exceedinglyadv terriblyadv indeedadv certainlyadv actuallyadv soadv relativelyadv considerablyadv trulyadv definitelyadv totallyadv

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Where does quite come from?

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