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Old 04-21-16, 04:29 PM   #33
ExFishermanBob
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"really" and "quite".

For instance, consider the difference between:-
  • That's good (possibly it's good, or just dismissive)
  • That's quite good (a little effusive)
  • That's really quite good (effusive)
  • That's really good (overly effusive)
  • Really, that's quite good (condescending, but a good effort for someone of your calibre).
  • Really, that's good (it's bad)
  • Really. (disbelief / I disagree / astonishment)
  • Really? (are you quite mad?)
  • Quite. (I agree wholeheartedly)
  • Mad (mad)
  • Quite mad (bonkers)
  • Really mad (angry)
Mind you I am English.
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