Example sentences for: quite

How can you use “quite” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Wolfe describes these Middle Americans with the term "ambivalent," which I don't think is quite right, since it suggests they're unsure of their own views.

  • For instance, the Times dwells quite a bit on aides' various unsuccessful attempts to get their boss to bring the event to a close.

  • However, as Slate 's own James Surowiecki explains with admirable clarity, the Dutch auction is quite a fine idea.

  • Perhaps quite by accident or perhaps with full subversive intent, a headline over another WP front-page story--about the return of a certain movie killer whale to the high seas--sends an ominous message, though: "A Whale of an Ending for 'Willy'".

  • If you had to find one word in Spanish for our special meaning you would have to choose among the Spanish equivalents of discussion, debate , or quarrel , none of which quite hits the mark.


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