Meaning
rather, somewhat
In a sentence
Oggi sono alquanto stanco dopo il lavoro.
Today I'm rather tired after work.
Ti sembra alquanto strano questo messaggio?
Does this message seem somewhat strange to you?
Il film non mi è piaciuto: era alquanto lento.
I didn't like the movie: it was rather slow.
Usage notes
- More formal and literary than abbastanza or piuttosto; common in writing, less in casual speech.
- Usually modifies adjectives or adverbs: alquanto difficile, alquanto lentamente. Before nouns, use a different structure.
- It can sound old-fashioned or stiff in conversation, especially with younger speakers.