What is another word for quite other?

Pronunciation: [kwˈa͡ɪt ˈʌðə] (IPA)

The phrase "quite other" refers to something that is completely different or distinct from what was previously mentioned or expected. Some synonyms for "quite other" include "utterly different," "completely contrasting," "wholly distinct," "radically dissimilar," "entirely diverse," and "totally separate." These words emphasize the stark contrast and deviation from the norm or expected outcome. Other related synonyms include "unrelated," "unconnected," "disparate," "unlike," and "incongruous." Using these synonyms can add variety and depth to your writing, making it more interesting and engaging for the reader.

What are the hypernyms for Quite other?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    completely different, entirely dissimilar, utterly different, vastly dissimilar.

Famous quotes with Quite other

  • Remember that the Tarot is a great and sacred arcanum - its abuse is an obscenity in the inner and a folly in the outer. It is intended for quite other purposes than to determine when the tall dark man will meet the fair rich widow.
    Jack Parsons
  • Education, which was at first made universal in order that all might be able to read and write, has been found capable of serving quite other purposes. By instilling nonsense it unifies populations and generates collective enthusiasm.
    Bertrand Russell
  • Luther's merit in literary history is of the greatest: his dialect became the language of all writing. They are not well written, these Four-and-twenty Quartos of his; written hastily, with quite other than literary objects. But in no Books have I found a more robust, genuine, I will say noble faculty of a man than in these. A rugged honesty, homeliness, simplicity; a rugged sterling sense and strength. He dashes out illumination from him; his smiting idiomatic phrases seem to cleave into the very secret of the matter. Good humor too, nay tender affection, nobleness and depth: this man could have been a Poet too! He had to work an Epic Poem, not write one.
    Thomas Carlyle

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