Adjectives That Start With Q

Qabalistic: Relating to or characteristic of the mystical teachings of the Qabalah.

Quadrangular: Having four sides or angles.

Quadratic: Involving the second and no higher power of an unknown quantity or variable.

Quadridimensional: Having four dimensions, including three spatial dimensions and one time dimension.

Quadrilingual: Fluent in four languages.

Quadripartite: Divided into or involving four parts or parties.

Quadriphonic: Relating to or denoting sound reproduction using four channels.

Quadrivalent: Having a valence of four, typically in chemistry.

Quadrupedal: Walking on four legs.

Quaint: Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Qualifiable: Capable of being qualified or modified.

Qualified: Officially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job; certified.

Qualifying: Modifying the meaning of a word or phrase, or meeting the necessary requirements.

Qualitative: Relating to the quality or characteristics of something rather than its quantity.

Quality: The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind.

Quantifiable: Capable of being measured or counted.

Quantitative: Relating to the quantity or amount of something.

Quantized: Converted into discrete quantities or levels.

Quarantined: Kept in isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Quarrelsome: Inclined to argue or dispute.

Quartan: Recurring every fourth day, especially in relation to a fever.

Quasi: Seemingly; apparently but not really.

Quaternary: Fourth in order or rank.

Quaternate: Arranged in sets or groups of four.

Quaternional: Relating to or consisting of four elements or components.

Quavery: Shaky or trembling in voice.

Queasy: Nauseous; feeling sick.

Queenly: Resembling, befitting, or suitable for a queen.

Queer: Strange or odd from a conventional viewpoint.

Querulous: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

Quibbling: Arguing or raising objections about a trivial matter.

Quick: Moving fast or doing something in a short time.

Quick-acting: Producing effects or results quickly.

Quick-witted: Showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly.

Quiescent: In a state of inactivity or dormancy.

Quiet: Making little or no noise.

Quietistic: Relating to a state of calm and quiet, especially in a religious context.

Quintessential: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Quintuple: Consisting of five parts or elements.

Quirky: Characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits.

Quivering: Trembling or shaking with a slight rapid motion.

Quixotic: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Quizzical: Indicating mild or amused puzzlement.

Quodlibetic: Relating to or consisting of a quodlibet, a topic for philosophical or theological discussion.

Quodlibetical: Concerning a quodlibet or a whimsical combination of different tunes or themes.

Quoit-like: Resembling or having the shape of a quoit.

Quoitable: Suitable for or capable of being quoted.

Quoity: Having the characteristics or shape of a quoit.

Quonset: Relating to a type of prefabricated metal shelter with a semicircular arching roof.

Quorum-driven: Motivated or influenced by the presence of a quorum.

Quorum-sensing: A system of stimuli and response correlated to population density, often used in microbiology.

Quorum-set: The predetermined number of members that constitutes a quorum.

Quotable: Suitable for or worth quoting.

Quotational: Relating to the use or practice of quoting.

Quote-worthy: Worthy of being quoted.

Quoteless: Lacking quotes or quotations.

Quoteless-patriotism: Patriotism that is not based on or supported by famous quotes.

Quotidian: Occurring every day; daily.

Quotitive: Relating to or involving the action of quoting or the concept of a quotient.

Quozish: Resembling or characteristic of quoz; odd or peculiar.