Playback speed×Share postShare post at current time0:00/Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of English Enjoyed ExtraSubscribe to watchThe use of 'quite' in British EnglishA Quite Peculiar Adverb Feb 12, 2026∙ Paid154Share1. The Core RuleIn British English, the word quite is a linguistic shapeshifter. Its meaning changes entirely depending on the type of adjective that follows it.Scenario A: The Diminisher When paired…This post is for paid subscribersAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inEnglish Enjoyed ExtraSubscribeRecent PostsAre you demurring over demur?Aug 20Go to the hospital vs go to hospital Aug 13Because, as, or since? Aug 6Why do some illnesses use ‘the’?Jul 30Loth vs loathe Jul 23Resolution or Solution?Jul 16Inquiry vs Enquiry Jul 9Infamous vs Famous vs Notorious Jul 2