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

Adjectives That Start with Q

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

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Adjectives That Start with QA, QU (67 Words)
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Adjectives That Start with QA, QU (67 Words)

qabalistic	Having a secret or hidden meaning- john gunther Advice and guidance about physical health from a qabalistic perspective.
qatari	Of or concerning qatar or its inhabitants They were the first qatari team to do so.
quack	Medically unqualified If it swishes like a duck, quack quack.
quadrangular	Of or relating to or shaped like a quadrangle The seal is quadrangular in cross section.
quadraphonic	Of or relating to quadraphony The last release in the quadraphonic 8 track format was in 1978.
quadrasonic	Of or relating to quadraphony
quadrate	Having four sides and four angles I am not surprised that the laptop is quadrate.
quadratic	Of or relating to or resembling a square Rational quadratic covariance function.
quadrilateral	Having four sides The indian section is part of the ambitious golden quadrilateral project.
quadrillionth	The ordinal number of one quadrillion in counting order I believe they just computed a few digits around the quadrillionth one.
quadripartite	Involving four parties Quadripartite plaster rib vaulting.
quadriphonic	Of or relating to quadraphony
quadrisonic	Of or relating to quadraphony
quadruped	Having four feet At least one of them appears to a winged quadruped.
quadrupedal	Having four feet Quadrupedal movement for exercise.
quadruple	Having four units or components Why not disclose the quadruple, triple lives of certain politicians
quadruplex	Having four units or components Contrast with quadruplex recording.
quadruplicate	Having four units or components
quaggy	Soft and watery
quaint	Attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic) This quaint small town is home of the kerrobert tigers.
qualified	Limited or restricted; not absolute I have included reference to disavowal of papen and qualified.
qualitative	Relating to or involving comparisons based on qualities It is one of the tools of qualitative research.
quality	Of high social status Please examine the quality of the site.
quantal	Of 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.
quantifiable	Capable of being quantified The difference is quantifiable i think.
quantitative	Having a metric system based on relative duration of syllables Contemporary behavioural quantitative genetics.
quantized	Of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states The predictive residual signal is quantized and encoded.
quarrelsome	Given to quarreling It doesn’t look good for anyone to be quarrelsome.
quartan	Occurring 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.
quarterly	Of or relating to or consisting of a quarter Gastronomica is a quarterly journal that covers gastronomy and the food world.
quasi	Having some resemblance Boykin set for quasi former team.
quaternary	Consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four The quaternary sediments are of marine and fluvial alluvium of recent age.
quaternate	Consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four
queasy	Causing or able to cause nausea Divya is still queasy about the engagement.
quebecois	Of or relating to quebec (especially to the french speaking inhabitants or their culture) Quebecois is not considered a slur.
quechuan	Of or relating to the quechua or their language The people are predominantly indigenous citizens of quechuan descent.
queenlike	Having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
queenly	Having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen Opis also acquired queenly status and was reputed to be an eminent goddess.
queer	Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected I candidly confess a queer, queer race, of novel fashion.
quenchless	Impossible to quench
querulous	Habitually complaining I don’t agree that the lead is querulous.
questionable	Subject to question The help of pollinator is questionable.
questioning	Showing curiosity I’m questioning the basis of the article.
quick	Hurried and brief In the interstices, quick sand was poured.
quick-sighted	Keenly perceptive or alert- leonard bacon She was temperamental and quick to fight.
quick-witted	Mentally nimble and resourceful He is quick witted about the idea of the mischief.
quicker	Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity She was temperamental and quick to fight.
quickest	Accomplished rapidly and without delay I appreciate the quick turnaround.
quickset	Grown from cuttings planted directly in the ground In contrast, a quickset user would say phase line green while drawing a line.
quicksilver	Liable to sudden unpredictable change The weather is quicksilver, changing from sunny to cloudy.
quiescent	Marked by a state of tranquil repose My mind became quiescent.
quiet	Not showy or obtrusive He is quiet, pensive and very observant.
quieter	Free from disturbance by heavy waves. At college, he was quiet and unassuming.
quietest	Free from disturbance by heavy waves. People thought that he is reserved and quiet.
quilted	Made of layers of fabric held together by patterned stitching. It is vertically quilted, with wool stuffing and a silk satin lining.
quincentenary	Of or relating to the 500th anniversary. Celebrations for the quincentenary of his death are arranged for 2009.
quincentennial	Of or relating to the 500th anniversary
quinquefoliate	Having five leaflets
quintessential	Representing the perfect example of a class or quality. Apple is the quintessential fruit.
quintillionth	The ordinal number of one quintillion in counting order
quintuple	Having five units or components. It is believed to contain a quintuple bond.
quirky	Informal terms; strikingly unconventional. Gilda is a quirky, likable, gutsy and funny character.
quixotic	Not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic. Heroes are defined as stouthearted and lion-hearted, quixotic and courtly, major league and mythical.
quizzical	Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule). It is the first known analysis of this quizzical achievement gap.
quondam	Belonging to some prior time Deep halls all represent the life of the quondam owner.
quotable	Able or fit to be repeated or quoted His sermons and quotable quotes are plentifully available in printed books.
quotidian	Found in the ordinary course of events. The quotes section is extremely quotidian.