Definition

Examples

• "That's rather potent."
• "You seemed rather unwell last night."
• "I have some rather, um, sensitive operations that require a certain discretion, if you know what I mean?"
• "A new report published by the BNB (Bad News Bearers) shows that obesity among Americans is not slowing down, as naive idealists continue to suggest, but rather growing at a nearly exponential rate."
• "Icarus : Well yes I am. I rather look forward to our weekly sessions actually."
• "I wish you luck with this rather special assignment!"
• "I'm rather shaken up by what happened to my mother, and the last thing I needed was to be shouted at because I wanted a refund on a ski trip."
• "So, I've read your resumé and I must say I was rather impressed."
• "Given the way things degenerated in last year's interview process, I'd rather leave things in your capable hands this time round."
• "I'd much rather travel with the people."
• "Rather, food manufacturers will be legally obliged to show a "gruesome" image of an obese person."
• "Well, this week has been rather stressful to be honest."
• "Polly nearly broke her neck this morning on a rather large one."
• "I am wealthy but rather lonely."
• "It's rather amusing in fact."
• "I have a rather personal question to ask you."
• "Bruno : This building does seem rather excessive: marble flooring, gold plated ceilings, I believe that door handle is actually made of porcelain."
• "Steve : Miss Bümbüm seemed rather enthusiastic about working with Delavigne."
• "Even I will admit that she's rather unpleasant, so I advise that you give her what she needs so that she can be on her way."
• "That could be rather expensive."