Top 27 Positive Words Starting With Q

“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.

1. Qualified:
   well-prepared or certified
2. Quick-witted:
   can respond quickly
3. Quirky:
   endearingly peculiar
4. Quintessential:
   a perfect or typical example of something
5. Quick-sighted:
   responsive
6. Quenchless:
   endless
7. Quiet:
   noiseless and calm
8. Quemeful:
   kindly
9. Quixotic:
   romantic and chivalrous
10. Quick-thinking:
    able to react fast
11. Quester:
    a person who goes on adventurous quests or is eager to learn
12. Queenly:
    regal like a queen
13. Quotable:
    well-stated
14. Quietsome:
    calm
15. Quick:
    fast-moving or intelligent
16. Querist:
    a curious person who asks questions
17. Quizzical:
    amused
18. Quiddity:
    inherent nature or essence
19. Quip:
    witty comment
20. Quat:
    satisfied
21. Quietude:
    calmness
22. Quick-minded:
    able to think fast
23. Quintessence:
    the essence of someone or something
24. Quality:
    excellent
25. Quest:
    an adventurous journey
26. Quickest:
    fastest
27. 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.”