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[Qinella]

Don't look in a dictionary. Just tell me what you think these words mean.

Amaze

Quite


You can give a synonym or defintion, whichever.

The reason I ask is because the dictionary definitions don't match up with how I see the words commonly used.

As many replies as possible would be helpful.

Thanks,
Q.

[Lizara]

amaze - to inspire wonder with an element of surprise

quite - 1) very (Johnny Depp is quite good-looking) or 2) completely. (He's gone quite out of his mind)

That's how I use them, anyway.

[Junior]

[Qinella]

Ok, thanks Liz and Jr. I noticed there've been 38 views. Surely most people viewing know these words? I'd just like to know your personal working definitions, please.

Q.

[Boodleheimer]

"quite" in UK english is not the same as in US english. "quite" and "rather" are switched.

[schwa]

Amaze = astound
Quite = somewhat plus a bit

Thats my take.

[annabella]

to amaze - to 'wow', to surprise, to fill with wonder (with a little hint of shock thrown in for good measure)

quite - a little bit, hint of emphasis (increasing in strength to really and then very)

[jinks]

Quite is an adjective, I like schwa's synonym 'somewhat' that's exactly how I use it. Amaze is a verb, to astound; in a good sense I use it to describe the feeling of very pleasant experience and in a bad sense I use it in the same way you might use 'gobsmack'.
Can I look in the dictionary now?

[Qinella]

Thanks for the replies.

How do you folks feel about these definitions?

amaze: to surprise

quite: completely

[Novernae]

[Muffin]

[Thunndarr]

[tomato]

I say that "quite" means "exactly."
Otherwise, where would the expression "not quite" come from?

[Z-Boy]

'Quite' can also be used as a positive but also vaguely noncommittal reply to a statement.