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1. To the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely.
quite frankly, I don't blame you
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2. Very; really (used as an intensifier)
It was quite frightening to walk down a long hallway without knowing what to expect.
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3. All the way.
dresses quite from Port of Spain
4. To a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly.
it's quite warm outside
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Exclamation
1. Expressing agreement with or understanding of a remark or statement.
‘Lovely evening, isn't it?’ ‘Quite,’ he replied.
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Origin
1. Middle English from the obsolete adjective quite, variant of quit.

