quite right
idiom
chiefly British
—used to say that one thinks someone did the right thing
"After I was treated so rudely, I complained to the management." "And quite right, too!"
Examples of quite right in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Noomi Rapace is sensational as an astronaut who returns to Earth after an accident and things just aren't quite right.
—
New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
But in reality, this thinking may lead to decision paralysis—a state where the idea of taking action feels overwhelming because the timing never seems quite right.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
If a golf skirt or dress isn’t quite right for you, consider one of the best golf pants.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Paul Flesh, Fort Lauderdale Another set of eyes Something is not quite right in the Fort Lauderdale water billing department.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quite right
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
But in reality, this thinking may lead to decision paralysis—a state where the idea of taking action feels overwhelming because the timing never seems quite right.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
If a golf skirt or dress isn’t quite right for you, consider one of the best golf pants.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Paul Flesh, Fort Lauderdale Another set of eyes Something is not quite right in the Fort Lauderdale water billing department.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quite right
Cite this Entry
“Quite right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quite%20right. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share