Meaning & Definition of word "Outright"

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    Outright

    /ˈaʊtraɪt/

    adjective:

    • 1. Clear and unequivocal; without doubt or ambiguity.
      • Example: The outright winner of the competition was announced.
    • 2. Complete and total.
      • Example: His outright ignorance of the subject was shocking.

    adverb:

    • 1. Completely and fully; without reservation or hesitation.
      • Example: She rejected the offer outright.
    • 2. Immediately or at once.
      • Example: He was outright accused of the crime.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from out + right

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    outright ban:

    a complete prohibition without exceptions.

    outright lie:

    a blatant and bold falsehood.

    outright sale:

    a sale that is complete with no strings attached.

    Related Words

    outright ownership:

    complete ownership without any ties or restrictions.

    outright winner:

    a winner with no question or doubt.

    Slang Meanings of outright

    Meaning: all in or nothing

    Example Sentence: It’s a go big or go home situation; either we do it outright or not at all.

    Meaning: total

    Example Sentence: She is outright crazy for thinking that would work.