What kind of word is quite

Using plenty as an adjective:One way to think of quite is that it tells you that the degree of intensity is noticeable and more than expected.A little, moderately, but not very.The meaning of quite is wholly, completely.The traffic was quiet for a monday morning;

Definition of the word quite close.[from 16th c.] preceding nouns introduced by the.Quite when quite is placed in front of an adjective or adverb, it adds strength, but not as much strength as really or very.Quite + gradable adjectives and adverbs.Quite is an adverb that means to the maximum extent.

Confusion between these two words is generally due to a typo.Quite, on the other hand, has roots in the middle english ' quit ' meaning ' free, clear '.Originally the word was used as a synonym.1 adv to the greatest extent;(heading) to the greatest extent or degree;

[from 15th c.] with attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article;For reference, that's this one:A quiet night at home;