60+ Adjectives That Start with Q: a List of Words with Definitions and Examples

Here’s a selection of adjectives that start with the letter Q. Use them to add flair and color to your writing and speech.

Adjectives That Start with QA, QU (67 Words)

qabalisticHaving a secret or hidden meaning- john gunther Advice and guidance about physical health from a qabalistic perspective.
qatariOf or concerning qatar or its inhabitants They were the first qatari team to do so.
quackMedically unqualified If it swishes like a duck, quack quack.
quadrangularOf or relating to or shaped like a quadrangle The seal is quadrangular in cross section.
quadraphonicOf or relating to quadraphony The last release in the quadraphonic 8 track format was in 1978.
quadrasonicOf or relating to quadraphony
quadrateHaving four sides and four angles I am not surprised that the laptop is quadrate.
quadraticOf or relating to or resembling a square Rational quadratic covariance function.
quadrilateralHaving four sides The indian section is part of the ambitious golden quadrilateral project.
quadrillionthThe ordinal number of one quadrillion in counting order I believe they just computed a few digits around the quadrillionth one.
quadripartiteInvolving four parties Quadripartite plaster rib vaulting.
quadriphonicOf or relating to quadraphony
quadrisonicOf or relating to quadraphony
quadrupedHaving four feet At least one of them appears to a winged quadruped.
quadrupedalHaving four feet Quadrupedal movement for exercise.
quadrupleHaving four units or components Why not disclose the quadruple, triple lives of certain politicians
quadruplexHaving four units or components Contrast with quadruplex recording.
quadruplicateHaving four units or components
quaggySoft and watery
quaintAttractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic) This quaint small town is home of the kerrobert tigers.
qualifiedLimited or restricted; not absolute I have included reference to disavowal of papen and qualified.
qualitativeRelating to or involving comparisons based on qualities It is one of the tools of qualitative research.
qualityOf high social status Please examine the quality of the site.
quantalOf or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states Non quantal and quantal release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction.
quantifiableCapable of being quantified The difference is quantifiable i think.
quantitativeHaving a metric system based on relative duration of syllables Contemporary behavioural quantitative genetics.
quantizedOf or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states The predictive residual signal is quantized and encoded.
quarrelsomeGiven to quarreling It doesn’t look good for anyone to be quarrelsome.
quartanOccurring every fourth day (especially the fever and weakness of malaria) He had long been suffering from a quartan ague, as well as gout and the stone.
quarterlyOf or relating to or consisting of a quarter Gastronomica is a quarterly journal that covers gastronomy and the food world.
quasiHaving some resemblance Boykin set for quasi former team.
quaternaryConsisting of or especially arranged in sets of four The quaternary sediments are of marine and fluvial alluvium of recent age.
quaternateConsisting of or especially arranged in sets of four
queasyCausing or able to cause nausea Divya is still queasy about the engagement.
quebecoisOf or relating to quebec (especially to the french speaking inhabitants or their culture) Quebecois is not considered a slur.
quechuanOf or relating to the quechua or their language The people are predominantly indigenous citizens of quechuan descent.
queenlikeHaving the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
queenlyHaving the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen Opis also acquired queenly status and was reputed to be an eminent goddess.
queerBeyond or deviating from the usual or expected I candidly confess a queer, queer race, of novel fashion.
quenchlessImpossible to quench
querulousHabitually complaining I don’t agree that the lead is querulous.
questionableSubject to question The help of pollinator is questionable.
questioningShowing curiosity I’m questioning the basis of the article.
quickHurried and brief In the interstices, quick sand was poured.
quick-sightedKeenly perceptive or alert- leonard bacon She was temperamental and quick to fight.
quick-wittedMentally nimble and resourceful He is quick witted about the idea of the mischief.
quickerApprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity She was temperamental and quick to fight.
quickestAccomplished rapidly and without delay I appreciate the quick turnaround.
quicksetGrown from cuttings planted directly in the ground In contrast, a quickset user would say phase line green while drawing a line.
quicksilverLiable to sudden unpredictable change The weather is quicksilver, changing from sunny to cloudy.
quiescentMarked by a state of tranquil repose My mind became quiescent.
quietNot showy or obtrusive He is quiet, pensive and very observant.
quieterFree from disturbance by heavy waves.
At college, he was quiet and unassuming.
quietestFree from disturbance by heavy waves.
People thought that he is reserved and quiet.
quiltedMade of layers of fabric held together by patterned stitching.
It is vertically quilted, with wool stuffing and a silk satin lining.
quincentenaryOf or relating to the 500th anniversary.
Celebrations for the quincentenary of his death are arranged for 2009.
quincentennialOf or relating to the 500th anniversary
quinquefoliateHaving five leaflets
quintessentialRepresenting the perfect example of a class or quality.
Apple is the quintessential fruit.
quintillionthThe ordinal number of one quintillion in counting order
quintupleHaving five units or components.
It is believed to contain a quintuple bond.
quirkyInformal terms; strikingly unconventional.
Gilda is a quirky, likable, gutsy and funny character.
quixoticNot sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic.
Heroes are defined as stouthearted and lion-hearted, quixotic and courtly, major league and mythical.
quizzicalPlayfully vexing (especially by ridicule).
It is the first known analysis of this quizzical achievement gap.
quondamBelonging to some prior time Deep halls all represent the life of the quondam owner.
quotableAble or fit to be repeated or quoted His sermons and quotable quotes are plentifully available in printed books.
quotidianFound in the ordinary course of events.
The quotes section is extremely quotidian.

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