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.