Outright
/ˈaʊtraɪt/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Clear and unequivocal; without doubt or ambiguity.
The outright winner of the competition was announced.
Complete and total.
His outright ignorance of the subject was shocking.
adverb
Completely and fully; without reservation or hesitation.
She rejected the offer outright.
Immediately or at once.
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
all in or nothing
It’s a go big or go home situation; either we do it outright or not at all.
total
She is outright crazy for thinking that would work.