- pronunciation:
- kwa
lih
ti
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
qualities |
| definition 1: |
A quality is something that makes a person or thing what it is. Being brave is a quality that some people have. Strength is one of the qualities of steel and iron. Being sweet is a quality of candy. Being crunchy or chewy are some other qualities.
Randy thinks the book he read had all the qualities of a great story.My mom says that kindness is the most important quality for people to have.The qualities that make potato chips so tasty are how salty and crispy they are.- synonyms:
- characteristic, feature, property
- similar words:
- point
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| definition 2: |
When we talk about the quality of something, we are talking about how good it is. If you buy shoes that are of good quality, they are made well, and they are made with good material. You will be able to wear them for a long time.
Clover's mother bought her a winter coat of high quality that she hopes will last for a long time.- synonyms:
- valve
- similar words:
- grade
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| definition 3: |
Quality is a high degree of excellence.
That company is known for building furniture of quality.You usually have to spend more money if you want quality.- synonyms:
- excellence
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| related words: |
degree, gift, tone, virtue |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
When you go to a quality restaurant, you go to a restaurant that is clean and serves good food and gives good service. It is a restaurant of high quality.
The bride's parents paid a lot of money for quality food at their daughter's wedding.- synonyms:
- excellent, select, superior
- similar words:
- extraordinary, fine, impressive, magnificent, prime, splendid, wonderful
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Quality comes from a Latin word that means "what sort of thing is it?"