Quite (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative); "her victory was quite something"; "she's quite a girl"; "quite a film"; "quite a walk"; "we've had quite an afternoon".
Examples
- Her new job was quite a challenge for her skills and experience.
- He's quite a character in the office, always making us laugh.
- Her win in the marathon was quite an achievement considering her injury.
- They've had quite a journey around the world, visiting over 20 countries.
- Their wedding was quite something, with over 500 guests attending.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Actually or truly or to an extreme; "was quite a sudden change"; "it's quite the thing to do"; "quite the rage"; "Quite so!".
Examples
- The concert was quite the event, attracting thousands of people from all over the city.
- She's quite the artist, her paintings are highly sought after by collectors.
- It's quite the thing to do among adventure-seekers, bungee jumping from tall bridges.
- The news of his resignation was quite a sudden change, catching everyone off guard.
- He's quite the comedian, making everyone laugh with his witty jokes and humor.
Meaning 3
To the greatest extent; completely; "you're quite right"; "she was quite alone"; "was quite mistaken"; "quite the opposite"; "not quite finished"; "did not quite make it".
Examples
- The new policy is quite the opposite of what we were expecting from the management.
- She was quite alone in the room after the music stopped.
- The math solution was quite different from the one I learned in school.
- It's not quite finished yet but we're working on it day and night.
- He was quite mistaken about his chances of getting selected for the team.
Meaning 4
To a degree (not used with a negative); "quite tasty"; "quite soon"; "quite ill"; "quite rich".
Examples
- The fireworks exploded quite loudly in the night sky.
- This cake is quite soft and delicious after being warmed up.
- She's quite well-known for her charming personality on social media.
- After years of working hard, they became quite wealthy and influential.
- The teacher noticed the student had become quite skilled at playing the piano recently.