Word QUITE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

quite

🇺🇸 [kwaɪt]

Meanings

Used to indicate a moderate degree of something. It is often employed to show that something is somewhat true but not entirely so. This word can express a sense of completeness or significance in a more understated manner.

Examples

• The movie was quite good, but not outstanding.
• He is quite skilled at playing the guitar.
• I found the test quite difficult but manageable.

Synonyms

fairly • moderately • somewhat

Antonyms

completely • entirely • totally