ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Outright

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Outright is an adverb meaning Wholly; completely; entirely.

Meaning

Wholly; completely; entirely.

More Meanings

  1. Openly and without reservation.
  2. At once.
  3. With no outstanding conditions.
  4. (informal) Blatantly; inexcusably; unambiguously.
  5. Unqualified and unreserved.
  6. Total or complete.
  7. Having no outstanding conditions.

Example Sentences

I demand an outright apology.
We achieved outright domination.
I have bought the house outright.
I refute those allegations outright.

Word Forms

Synonyms for outright

Depending on context, synonyms include downright, absolutely, all-out, blind, altogether, cap-a-pie.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include straight-out, instantly, instantaneously, unlimited, unqualified, altogether.

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