What does outright mean?
Outright means Wholly; completely; entirely..
Outright
/aʊtˈɹaɪt/ · adverb
Meaning
Wholly; completely; entirely..
Definitions by Sense
- Wholly; completely; entirely.
- Openly and without reservation.
- At once.
- With no outstanding conditions.
- (informal) Blatantly; inexcusably; unambiguously.
- Unqualified and unreserved.
- Total or complete.
- Having no outstanding conditions.
Example Sentences
I refute those allegations outright.
Special facilities frequently are provided to enable visiting photographers to get the best results, whereas in the past cameras were sometimes banned outright.
I have just responded outright to that question.
Two people died outright and one more later.
I have bought the house outright.
That was an outright stupid thing to say.
I demand an outright apology.
We achieved outright domination.
Synonyms for outright
Antonyms for outright
Related Words
Word Forms
- outrights
- outrighting
- outrighted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for outright?
Common synonyms include downright, absolutely, all-out, tout à fait.
What is the opposite of outright?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use outright in a sentence?
I refute those allegations outright.
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