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outright
[ adjective out-rahyt; adverb out-rahyt, -rahyt ]
adjective
- complete or total:
an outright loss.
- downright or unqualified:
an outright refusal.
- without further payments due, restrictions, or qualifications:
an outright sale of the car.
- Archaic. directed straight out or on.
adverb
- completely; entirely.
Synonyms: thoroughly, altogether, utterly, downright
- without restraint, reserve, or concealment; openly:
Tell me outright what's bothering you.
- at once; instantly:
to be killed outright.
- without further payments due, restrictions, or qualifications:
to own the house outright.
- Archaic. straight out or ahead; directly onward.
outright
adjective
- without qualifications or limitations
outright ownership
- complete; total
an outright lie
- straightforward; direct
an outright manner
adverb
- without restrictions
buy outright
- without reservation or concealment
ask outright
- instantly
he was killed outright
- obsolete.straight ahead or out
Other Words From
- outrightness noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Dr Ray Lowry of the British Fluoridation Society notes that the ruling “was not an outright condemnation of fluoride; rather, it suggested that the EPA could investigate further to ensure an adequate safety margin.”
But like most, I was surprised at the sweep of the swing states, the likely outright win of the popular vote and the decisive losses in the Senate.
Later, he declared outright that climate change, among other reasons, would require the United States to rethink its immigration policy.
Its owner Hilco had been looking to sell the struggling retailer, but has not managed to find an outright buyer.
The Trojans win their first outright conference title as Maile Hayes scores the game’s only goal in the 36th minute Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park.
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