quite

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To the greatest extent or degree

   To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.

   • Thus when they had the witch diſrobed quight, / And all her filthy feature open ſhowne, / They let her goe at will, and wander waies vnknowne.
   • Nobuyoshi Araki has been called a monster, a pornographer and a genius—and the photographer quite agrees.
2. 2

   In a fully justified sense

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

   • "My little plot has been rather successful, after all, hasn't it?" "Quite a perfect success," said Drake.
   • While the government claims to lead the world with its plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the figures tell quite a different story.
3. 3

   To a moderate extent or degree

   To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.

   • Mind your shoes, the basement is quite wet.
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   1. 4

      Indicates agreement

      Indicates agreement; exactly so.

      • “That's a rather ugly colour for a house, don't you think?” — “Quite.”
   2. 5

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

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