Quite Definition & Meaning
quite
- adverb
- to a degree (not used with a negative); "quite tasty"; "quite soon"; "quite ill"; "quite rich"
- 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"
- 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"
- actually or truly or to an extreme; "was quite a sudden change"; "it's quite the thing to do"; "quite the rage"; "Quite so!"
"Quite" in song lyrics
See how quite is used in real songs:
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"Mr. Jim Jones and it just don't quite"
Dre Dog w/ Cougnut — Muthafucka -
"Glowing like solar kites, sho ya right quite"
Blackalicious — Reanimation -
"and everyone went quite"
Bliss N Eso f/ Motley — Party at My Place
Words that rhyme with quite
Usage tips for "quite"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "quite" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for quite to find words that pair well.