quite
word
/ˈkwaɪt/
KWYTE
/kwaɪt/
KWYTE
Definition
Used to emphasize the degree of something, meaning 'to a considerable extent' or 'completely' depending on context.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal speech. Can mean 'fairly' when used with positive adjectives but 'very' or 'completely' in negative or strong expressions. Not to be confused with 'quiet'.
Spanish: bastante - totalmente - completamentePortuguese (BR): bastante - muito - totalmentePortuguese (PT): bastante - muito - totalmenteChinese (Simplified): 相当 - 非常 - 完全Chinese (Traditional): 相當 - 非常 - 完全Hindi: काफी - पूरी तरह से - बिल्कुलArabic: تماما - إلى حد كبير - إلى حد ماBengali: একেবারে - বেশ - সম্পূর্ণভাবেRussian: довольно - весьма - совершенноJapanese: かなり - 全くVietnamese: khá - hoàn toànKorean: 꽤 - 아주 - 완전히Turkish: oldukça - bayağı - tamamenUrdu: کافی - بالکل - خاصاIndonesian: cukup - sangat - benar-benar
Example Sentences
It’s quite cold today, better wear a coat.
basic
The test was quite difficult, wasn’t it?
natural
That’s quite an interesting idea; tell me more!
natural
The movie was quite good, I liked it.
basic
She is quite tall for her age.
basic
I’m quite sure he won’t come to the party.
natural