Synonyms for quite

Grammar : Adv

Spell : kwahyt

Phonetic Transcription : kwaɪt

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Définition of quite

Origin : early 14c., adverbial form of Middle English quit, quite (adj.) "free, clear" (see quit (adj.)). Originally "thoroughly;" the weaker sense of "fairly" is attested from mid-19c.

adv completely
adv to a certain extent

Example sentences :

Well, if you have any business, you may state it at once, as I am quite busy.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

But moral conviction and legal proof are quite different things.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

I might have paid them at the time, but it was all so unexpected and so sudden,—it rattled me, quite.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

She was quite unable to repress a vulgar interest in the menials that served her.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

It was quite as tangible as his money profits promised to be.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

She was quite still, and he noted from the change in her soft breathing that she slept.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"I fear you do not quite understand me," said the Professor.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various

What was quite as important, he seemed disposed to help him.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Ambrose sped away, knowing that Perronel would be quite satisfied.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

The fruit of which they partook freely was quite sweet and palatable.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

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