adv.1 completely; entirely; wholly; to the utmost extent; in the fullest sense.
2 somewhat; rather; to some extent.
3 (often foll. by so) said to indicate agreement.
Phrases and idioms:
quite another (or other) very different (that's quite another matter). quite a few colloq. a fairly large number of. quite something a remarkable thing.
Etymology: ME f. obs. quite (adj.) QUIT