“Q” is one of the least-frequently used letters in the English alphabet.[1]
When “Q” appears, it’s usually paired with “U,” creating a digraph — a pair of letters representing one spoken sound.[2]
Though it isn’t one of the more popular letters, there are still some words that begin with “Q,” including positive ones!
We list the positive words that start with “Q” below, along with examples that show them in sentences.
- Qualified:
well-prepared or certified - Quick-witted:
can respond quickly - Quirky:
endearingly peculiar - Quintessential:
a perfect or typical example of something - Quick-sighted:
responsive - Quenchless:
endless - Quiet:
noiseless and calm - Quemeful:
kindly - Quixotic:
romantic and chivalrous - Quick-thinking:
able to react fast - Quester:
a person who goes on adventurous quests or is eager to learn - Queenly:
regal like a queen - Quotable:
well-stated - Quietsome:
calm - Quick:
fast-moving or intelligent - Querist:
a curious person who asks questions - Quizzical:
amused - Quiddity:
inherent nature or essence - Quip:
witty comment - Quat:
satisfied - Quietude:
calmness - Quick-minded:
able to think fast - Quintessence:
the essence of someone or something - Quality:
excellent - Quest:
an adventurous journey - Quickest:
fastest - Quaint:
sweetly old-fashioned
Examples of Sentences Using Positive “Q” Words
Since “Q” isn’t the most common letter, you might be unfamiliar with some of the positive words starting with “Q.”
To give a better understanding of them, the following are some examples that use them in sentences:
- “The university hired seven qualified professors for the new program.”
- “She enjoyed spending time with her aunt, who was quick-witted and entertaining.”
- “The artist had a quirky and colorful style.”
- “She had quenchless confidence in her new business.”
- “Their trip to Europe felt like a quixotic adventure.”
- “The quick-thinking girl excelled at the game.”
- “She looked queenly and elegant in her wedding gown.”
- “The querist gathered abundant knowledge through his questioning.”
- “The cat looked at me with a quizzical expression.”
- “The team’s success proved the quiddity of her leadership skills.”
- “He made a quip about the restaurant’s decor.”
- “She had a gift for finding a state of quietude under any circumstances.”
- “He’s the quintessence of politeness.”
- “Driving through the quaint town was like traveling back in time.”