adv.
- absolutely; completely.
▸US very; really.
- fairly; moderately.
- W. Indian all the way.
exclam.
(also
quite so)
expressing agreement.
Phrase
- quite a ——
a remarkable or impressive (person or thing). - quite a lot
(or a bit)
a considerable number or amount. - quite some
a considerable amount of.
Etymology
ME: from the obs. adj. quite, var. of quit.